Buchanan at Clovis East — Girls Basketball Preview (Jan. 23, 2026)

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Buchanan travels to Clovis East for a Central Section league game at 5:30 p.m. PT Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, at Clovis East High School in Clovis, Calif. The Clovis East Timberwolves host the Buchanan Bears in what shapes up as an early-season test — both teams are listed 0-0 entering the matchup.

Their last meeting was a tight contest: Buchanan edged Clovis East 31-28 on Jan. 27, 2023, at Buchanan High. That three-point result suggests this could be another low-possession, defensive battle where late-game execution will matter.

Quick links

• Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5886922-buchanan-vs-clovis-east

• Clovis East Timberwolves: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/teams/154352-clovis-east-timberwolves-fr

• Buchanan Bears: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/teams/154347-buchanan-bears-fr

Notes for fans

• Tickets/streaming: No ticket or streaming links were provided with the game details. Check the game page above and each school’s athletic department for ticket or livestream information as the date approaches.

• Team follow and picks: On SBLive, Buchanan currently has 1 fan and Clovis East has 0; neither team has any picks yet. Those numbers can change — follow the teams on ScoreBook Live to grow their fan counts and make picks for the team you want to see win. Picks are for fan engagement and are not tied to any win_chance projections.

What to watch

• Defense and rebounding: The 31-28 score from the last meeting points to a defensive struggle. Whoever controls the glass and limits second-chance points could decide the outcome.

• Late-game execution: Expect a close finish; turnovers and free-throw shooting down the stretch should be decisive.

Follow the links above for lineups, updates and live scoring on game night. For the latest on both programs, keep an eye on their SBLive team pages and make your picks to show support.