Playoffs preview: First Baptist - Long Beach at Valley Christian Academy (SM) — Friday, Feb. 13
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Valley Christian Academy (SM) hosts First Baptist - Long Beach in a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday, Feb. 13. Tip is set for 5 p.m. Pacific at Valley Christian Academy in Santa Maria. Follow the game on SBLive: game page — https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/6197938-first-baptist-long-beach-vs-valley-christian-academy-sm
Key details
- When: Friday, Feb. 13 — 5 p.m. Pacific (8 p.m. Eastern; 1 a.m. UTC, Feb. 14)
- Where: Valley Christian Academy (Santa Maria)
- Status: Upcoming — playoff game
What to watch
There’s no head-to-head data listed for this matchup, but playoff nights in the Central Coast always bring intensity and stakes. Valley Christian Academy will have home-court advantage in Santa Maria; First Baptist - Long Beach will be looking to steal one on the road. Keep an eye on late-game execution and how both teams handle pressure in a single-elimination setting.
Streaming and tickets
- Valley Christian Academy lists a streaming option via NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/valley-christian-academy-santa-maria-santa-maria-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive
(There is no ticketing link provided on the SBLive game page. Check the host school for on-site ticket information.)
Get involved on SBLive
Both teams currently show 1 fan and 2 picks each on their SBLive team pages. Fans and picks totals can change leading up to game time — follow the teams and make a pick to show support. Picks are for fun and do not affect any win projections.
Follow these links for updates and live scoring:
- Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/6197938-first-baptist-long-beach-vs-valley-christian-academy-sm
- Valley Christian Academy (SM) Lions: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/141405-valley-christian-academy-sm-lions
- First Baptist - Long Beach: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/572341-first-baptist-long-beach
Check back on SBLive before tip for roster updates, final start times and any streaming changes.