Tulare Union at Tulare Western: Girls basketball preview — Jan. 23, 2026

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Tulare Union visits Tulare Western on Friday, Jan. 23, for a Central Section league game at Tulare Western High School. Tip is set for 4:30 p.m. PT. Fans can find the official game page on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5553696-tulare-union-vs-tulare-western

Game at a glance

Date/time: Friday, Jan. 23, 2026 — 4:30 p.m. PT

Location: Tulare Western High School (Tulare, Calif.)

Home: Tulare Western Mustangs — https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/teams/161414-tulare-western-mustangs-fr

Away: Tulare Union The Tribe — https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/teams/161408-tulare-union-the-tribe-fr

Why it matters

These cross-town rivals renew a matchup that last met on Feb. 9, 2023, at Tulare Western, a game that finished in a 22-22 tie. That low-scoring finish gives this meeting an extra edge: both teams will be looking to impose their tempo and avoid another defensive struggle. For quick reference, the last meeting is here: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/2524863-tulare-western-vs-tulare-union

Streaming and broadcast

Possible livestreams and school broadcast information can be found on each program’s NFHS Network page:

Tulare Western NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/tulare-western-high-school-tulare-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Tulare Union NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/tulare-joint-union-high-school-union-high-school-redskins-tulare-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Notes for fans

Follow the teams on SBLive to stay updated and to help grow each program’s fan count:

Tulare Western: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/teams/161414-tulare-western-mustangs-fr

Tulare Union: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/teams/161408-tulare-union-the-tribe-fr

Current SBLive fan and pick counts (subject to change): Tulare Western fans: 1, Tulare Union fans: 0; picks — Tulare Western: 0, Tulare Union: 0. Picks on SBLive are for fan engagement and fun — they do not reflect or affect any win projections. These numbers may change, so follow the teams and make your pick if you want to see your side win.

Weather

The game is listed for Tulare, CA. Check local forecasts as game day approaches for any weather-related updates.

Follow the SBLive game page for live updates, stats and final box score: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5553696-tulare-union-vs-tulare-western

Enjoy the rivalry and get to the gym early — these neighborhood matchups always bring extra intensity.