Lompoc Braves at Morro Bay Pirates — Friday, Jan. 16 preview

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Lompoc travels to Morro Bay on Friday, Jan. 16, for a league meeting between the Lompoc Braves and the Morro Bay Pirates. Tip is set for 5 p.m. PST in Morro Bay. Follow the game: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5611909-lompoc-vs-morro-bay

Game details

• Who: Morro Bay Pirates (home) vs. Lompoc Braves (away)

• When: Friday, Jan. 16, 2026 — 5 p.m. PST

• Where: Morro Bay (home site)

• Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5611909-lompoc-vs-morro-bay

• Morro Bay team page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/teams/160205-morro-bay-pirates-jv

• Lompoc team page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/teams/157371-lompoc-braves-jv

Why this one matters

The Braves and Pirates renew a matchup that last produced a lopsided result: Lompoc beat Morro Bay 50-16 on Nov. 15, 2022 (box score and recap: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/2523344-lompoc-vs-morro-bay). Both programs will be looking for a stronger showing Friday as league play takes shape.

Streaming and tickets

• Morro Bay NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/morro-bay-high-school-morro-bay-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

• Lompoc NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/lompoc-high-school-lompoc-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

(Only use the official NFHS links above for live streams; no ticket link was provided.)

Fan notes and how to get involved

Both teams currently show 1 fan on ScorebookLive and no picks recorded yet — you can help change that. Follow the Morro Bay and Lompoc team pages on ScorebookLive to boost fan counts, and make a pick for the team you want to see win. Picks are for fan engagement and separate from any statistical win projections; numbers may change as more fans follow and make selections.

Preview takeaway

Expect a physical, competitive league game in Morro Bay Friday night. Lompoc’s convincing win in the last meeting gives them a narrative edge, but league nights are different — and a home crowd could lift the Pirates. Tune in at 5 p.m. PST and follow both teams on ScorebookLive for updates and to make your pick.