Woodcreek Timberwolves at Ponderosa Bruins — Girls basketball preview (Friday, Jan. 2)

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The Woodcreek Timberwolves travel to Ponderosa to face the Ponderosa Bruins on Friday, Jan. 2. Tip is set for 5:30 p.m. PT at Ponderosa. This is an early-season league meeting — both teams open the new year with a chance to establish momentum.

Quick game details

• Game: [Woodcreek Timberwolves at Ponderosa Bruins] (https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5800960-woodcreek-vs-ponderosa)

• Date/time: Friday, Jan. 2, 2026 — 5:30 p.m. PT

• Location: Ponderosa (home team: Ponderosa Bruins)

• Home team: [Ponderosa Bruins] (https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/teams/155289-ponderosa-bruins-jv)

• Away team: [Woodcreek Timberwolves] (https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/teams/159783-woodcreek-timberwolves-jv)

Streaming and additional links

• Fans can check each school’s NFHS Network page for possible live coverage:

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

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

What to watch for

This matchup gives both squads an early chance to set the tone in league play. Ponderosa will be at home and looking to use familiar surroundings to its advantage, while Woodcreek will try to quiet the crowd and steal a road win.

Fan engagement and picks

• Ponderosa fans on ScorebookLive: 0

  Woodcreek fans on ScorebookLive: 1

• Picks registered on ScorebookLive for this game: 0

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