Santa Fe at Whittier — Girls basketball preview (Jan. 7)
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Santa Fe visits Whittier on Wednesday, Jan. 7, for a league matchup that tips at 4:30 p.m. PT in Whittier, Calif. The Santa Fe Chiefs travel to face the Whittier Cardinals — a short Southern California rivalry that delivered a two-point thriller the last time these teams met.
Key game details
- Date: Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026
- Time: 4:30 p.m. PT
- Location: Whittier, Calif.
- Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5444616-santa-fe-vs-whittier
- Whittier Cardinals: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/teams/161941-whittier-cardinals-fr
- Santa Fe Chiefs: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/teams/161936-santa-fe-chiefs-fr
Last meeting and storyline
Whittier edged Santa Fe 29-27 on Jan. 31, 2025 — a tight defensive game that could foreshadow another low-scoring, physical contest. (See the recap from that meeting: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/4561847-whittier-vs-santa-fe.) Both programs will be looking for early-season momentum in league play when the Chiefs travel to hostile territory.
Streaming and tickets
- Santa Fe streams on NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/santa-fe-high-school-santa-fe-springs-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive
Fan engagement (SBLive)
On SBLive both teams currently show 1 fan and 0 picks. Those numbers can change — follow the teams on SBLive to boost fan counts and make picks to join the conversation. Picks are for fun fan engagement and are not tied to any win-chance projections.
Why tune in
This is a compact, local rivalry with recent history — a two-point game last season suggests this one could come down to defense, free throws and late-game execution. Follow the game page and team pages on SBLive for updates and to show your support.