Modesto visits Central Catholic on Nov. 18 in early-season girls basketball test

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The Modesto Panthers travel to Central Catholic High School in Modesto to face the Central Catholic Raiders on Tuesday, Nov. 18. Tip is set for 6 p.m. PT at Central Catholic HS — an early-season league meeting between two 0-0 teams looking to set the tone for the year.

Quick game details

Game: Modesto Panthers at Central Catholic Raiders

Date: Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025

Time: 6 p.m. PT

Location: Central Catholic HS — Modesto

Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5879591-modesto-vs-central-catholic

Central Catholic team page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/teams/141185-central-catholic-raiders

Modesto team page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/teams/158206-modesto-panthers

Why this one matters

Both programs open the season even at 0-0 and will be aiming for momentum heading into league play. Central Catholic will be at home and trying to capitalize on familiar surroundings; Modesto will look to make a statement on the road. With no prior meeting listed, expect coaches to use this game to evaluate rotations and set a tone for the next stretch of the schedule.

Streaming and coverage

Central Catholic NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/central-catholic-high-school-modesto-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Modesto NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/modesto-high-school-modesto-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Fan notes and picks

Central Catholic fans: 3 Picks on SBLive: 0

Modesto fans: 1 Picks on SBLive: 0

SBLive note: Fan counts and picks are community-driven and can change leading up to the game. Picks are for fun and fan engagement and are not tied to win projections. Follow your team on ScorebookLive and make a pick if you want to show support — more followers help build the program’s profile.

What’s next

Central Catholic’s next game (after this): at Hughson on Nov. 21 (5 p.m.) — https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5861426-central-catholic-vs-hughson

Modesto’s next game (after this): Johansen at Modesto on Nov. 25 (7:30 p.m.) — https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5815008-johansen-vs-modesto

Follow the game page and each team on SBLive for updates, and remember to check the NFHS Network links above if you can’t make it to Central Catholic HS.