Helix Highlanders at Carlsbad Lancers — JV girls basketball preview (Jan. 8, 2026)
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Helix Highlanders (JV) travel to Carlsbad to face the Carlsbad Lancers (JV) on Thursday, Jan. 8. Tip is set for 5 p.m. PT at Carlsbad. Full game coverage and updates are available on the SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5803453-helix-vs-carlsbad
Game links
- Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5803453-helix-vs-carlsbad
- Carlsbad Lancers (JV): https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/teams/154014-carlsbad-lancers-jv
- Helix Highlanders (JV): https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/teams/156180-helix-highlanders-jv
Preview
This junior varsity matchup pits the Helix Highlanders against the host Carlsbad Lancers. There is no head-to-head meeting data on file for this pairing, so Thursday’s game will be a fresh test for both rosters.
What to watch
- Home-court edge: Carlsbad will try to capitalize on playing at home. Fans can follow the team page for updates: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/teams/154014-carlsbad-lancers-jv
- Helix preview: The Highlanders travel with a chance to tune lineups ahead of their next league outing; follow them here: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/teams/156180-helix-highlanders-jv
Upcoming next games (from SBLive listings)
- Carlsbad’s next game: La Costa Canyon at Carlsbad, Friday, Jan. 16 at 4 p.m. PT — https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5845310-la-costa-canyon-vs-carlsbad
- Helix’s next game: Grossmont at Helix, Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 5 p.m. PT — https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5836823-grossmont-vs-helix
Streaming and tickets
Both programs list NFHS Network streaming pages if the game is carried there — check each page for availability and any paywall requirements:
- Carlsbad NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/carlsbad-high-school-carlsbad-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive
- Helix NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/helix-charter-high-school-la-mesa-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive
Fan engagement & picks
Current SBLive follower and pick totals (live and subject to change):
- Carlsbad Lancers fans: 1 — picks: 0
- Helix Highlanders fans: 0 — picks: 0
These numbers can change — follow the teams on SBLive to increase their fan counts and make picks for fun. Picks are fan engagement only and are not connected to any win-projection models.
Want to stay locked in? Bookmark the game page for live updates and stats: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5803453-helix-vs-carlsbad
Be there (or stream it) and support local hoops.