Pacheco Panthers visit Golden Valley Cougars on Tuesday, Dec. 2 in Merced

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Golden Valley HS - Merced -

Pacheco travels to Golden Valley for a Central Valley league matchup on Tuesday, Dec. 2. Tip is scheduled for 4:15 p.m. PT at Golden Valley High School in Merced. The Golden Valley Cougars will host the Pacheco Panthers at Golden Valley HS — full game details and updates are on the game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5843901-pacheco-vs-golden-valley

Game: Pacheco Panthers at Golden Valley Cougars

Date/time: Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025 — 4:15 p.m. PT

Location: Golden Valley HS — Merced, Calif.

Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5843901-pacheco-vs-golden-valley

Golden Valley team page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/teams/158011-golden-valley-cougars-fr

Pacheco team page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/teams/207732-pacheco-panthers-fr

Last meeting: The schools last met on Nov. 26, 2024 at Pacheco High School (see the box score and recap on SBLive): https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/4651313-golden-valley-vs-pacheco. No official scoring lines are listed in the preview data.

Why it matters: Early-season league encounters like this can set the tone for the winter. Both teams are listed with fresh slates on SBLive, and local bragging rights are at stake as the Cougars defend home court in Merced.

Streaming and ticketing

Streaming: Fans can check the schools’ NFHS Network pages for possible live streams — Golden Valley: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/golden-valley-high-school-merced-merced-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive; Pacheco: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/pacheco-high-school-los-banos-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Ticketing: No ticketing links were provided; check the host school’s athletic site or the NFHS Network pages above for event access and livestream info.

Follow the teams, make a pick

Follow Golden Valley: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/teams/158011-golden-valley-cougars-fr

Follow Pacheco: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/teams/207732-pacheco-panthers-fr

SBLive note: Fan counts and pick totals are shown on each team’s SBLive page and may change as more fans follow teams. Picks on SBLive are for fun and fan engagement only and are not connected to any win_chance projections. Win-chance projections and follower totals can change — follow the teams and make your pick to show support and help grow the program’s presence on SBLive.

Weather: This preview lists Merced, Calif., as the location; check a local forecast before heading out for the latest conditions.

Stay tuned to SBLive for scores, live updates and a full recap after the game.