Samueli Academy vs. Saddleback preview: Firewolves host Roadrunners on Wednesday
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Samueli Academy hosts Saddleback on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. PT when the Samueli Academy Firewolves play the Saddleback Roadrunners in Santa Ana. Fans can follow the game on the SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5631728-samueli-academy-vs-saddleback
Quick hits
- When: Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026 — 4:30 p.m. PT
- Where: Samueli Academy (Santa Ana). Full game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5631728-samueli-academy-vs-saddleback
What to watch
The Firewolves host a familiar opponent: the teams last met Dec. 16, 2024, at Saddleback HS, where the Roadrunners posted a 33-24 victory. This rematch gives Samueli Academy a chance to even the ledger in front of its home fans.
Streaming and team links
- Samueli Academy NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/samueli-academy-santa-ana-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive
- Saddleback NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/saddleback-high-school-santa-ana-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive
Note: those NFHS Network links are the schools’ official pages; check them before the game for streaming availability.
Weather and last meeting
Weather for Santa Ana is available for the time of the game on the SBLive event page — fans should check the link above for any updates. The Dec. 16 meeting (Saddleback 33, Samueli Academy 24) is the most recent head-to-head; see the recap here: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/4752689-samueli-academy-vs-saddleback
Get involved
Help your team grow: Samueli Academy currently shows 0 fans on SBLive and Saddleback has 1 — follow your team on SBLive to increase fan count. Picks are open on the game page; they’re just for fun and not tied to any win-chance projections. These numbers can change, so follow the teams and make your pick if you want to show support.
Follow the teams on SBLive for rosters, updates and live scoring:
- Samueli Academy: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/teams/207877-samueli-academy-firewolves
- Saddleback: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/teams/160321-saddleback-roadrunners
Make your pick and tune in — small-school rivalries like this one often deliver big moments.