Vista del Lago
Vista del Lago Eagles
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Ponderosa
Ponderosa Bruins
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Vista del Lago visits Ponderosa in Friday league showdown

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Vista del Lago travels to Ponderosa for a Sierra foothills league game on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. Tip is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. PST at Ponderosa High School in Shingle Springs. Full game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5800972-vista-del-lago-vs-ponderosa

Quick look

  • When: Friday, Jan. 16, 2026 — 4:30 p.m. PST

  • Where: Ponderosa High School — Shingle Springs, Calif.

  • SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5800972-vista-del-lago-vs-ponderosa

Backstory and recent meeting

The Eagles and Bruins haven’t met in several seasons; their most recent matchup came Jan. 3, 2020, a 45-19 win for Vista del Lago (game recap: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/260894-ponderosa-vs-vista-del-lago). Expect both programs to lean on their backcourt play and local rivalry energy as they settle into league play.

Streaming and ticketing

  • Both programs maintain NFHS Network pages where games are often streamed: Ponderosa — https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/ponderosa-high-school-shingle-springs-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive; Vista del Lago — https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/vista-del-lago-high-school-folsom-folsom-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

  • No specific ticketing links were provided; check the SBLive game page and the schools’ athletic pages for any venue entry info.

What to watch

  • Defensive intensity in the paint: last meeting showed Vista del Lago imposing itself early; Ponderosa will look to respond at home.

  • Local rivalry feel: a Friday afternoon crowd in Shingle Springs can swing momentum — keep an eye on energy and bench play.

Team notes & next games

  • Ponderosa Bruins — fans: 1. Next: Ponderosa at Inderkum, 4:30 p.m. on Wed., Jan. 21 (https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5818589-ponderosa-vs-inderkum)

  • Vista del Lago Eagles — fans: 3. Next: Bella Vista at Vista del Lago, 4:30 p.m. on Wed., Jan. 21 (https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5804236-bella-vista-vs-vista-del-lago)

Fan engagement (how you can help)

Follow both teams on SBLive to stay updated and to increase their fan counts: Ponderosa Vista del Lago. Make your picks on the SBLive game page for fun — picks are for fan engagement only and are not tied to any win-chance projections. Fan counts and pick totals can change, so check back often and show your support.

Weather note

The game is in Shingle Springs; for up-to-the-minute weather check the SBLive game page or local forecasts ahead of tipoff.