Apple Valley vs. Serrano preview: Sun Devils host Diamondbacks on Friday, Jan. 23

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Apple Valley will host Serrano on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. PT at Apple Valley High School in a league matchup. Fans can follow the game page on SBLive for updates: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5498841-serrano-vs-apple-valley

Game details

What: Apple Valley Sun Devils vs. Serrano Diamondbacks (girls basketball, league game)

When: Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. PT

Where: Apple Valley High School, Apple Valley, Calif.

Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5498841-serrano-vs-apple-valley

Apple Valley team page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/teams/153329-apple-valley-sun-devils-jv

Serrano team page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/teams/160796-serrano-diamondbacks-jv

Why this one matters

The Sun Devils and Diamondbacks meet less than a year after a one-point thriller — Apple Valley edged Serrano 29-28 in their last meeting on Jan. 28, 2025, at Serrano High. Expect another tightly contested game; these programs have shown they can trade baskets late and make close-game plays. Weather for the game is listed as Apple Valley, Calif.

Streaming and tickets

Apple Valley NFHS streaming page: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/apple-valley-high-school-apple-valley-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Serrano NFHS streaming page: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/serrano-high-school-phelan-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

(Only use the linked NFHS pages for live streams — ticketing details aren’t provided on the SBLive game page.)

Follow, pick and engage

Follow both teams on SBLive to get roster updates, live scoring and notifications — links above. Fans can also make picks on the game page; picks are for fun and may change. Increasing a team’s follower count helps surface them on SBLive. For more updates, keep an eye on the game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5498841-serrano-vs-apple-valley

Upcoming for both teams

Apple Valley’s next listed game: Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, at Hesperia — https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5498850-apple-valley-vs-hesperia

Serrano’s next listed game: Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, vs. Sultana — https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5592941-sultana-vs-serrano

Note: SBLive follower counts and picks change frequently. Picks are fan engagement tools and are not tied to any win projections.