Animo De La Hoya at Smidt Tech — Girls basketball preview (Monday, Jan. 26, 2026)

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Animo De La Hoya visits Smidt Tech in Los Angeles on Monday, Jan. 26. Tip is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. PST at Smidt Tech; follow the game page on SBLive for updates: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5897695-animo-de-la-hoya-vs-smidt-tech

Teams

Home: Smidt Tech Grey Wolves — https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/teams/207921-smidt-tech-grey-wolves

Away: Animo De La Hoya Boxers — https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/teams/206978-animo-de-la-hoya-boxers

Last meeting

The two met previously on Feb. 10, 2025, a low-scoring affair in which Smidt Tech edged Animo De La Hoya, 22-17. That result gives this rematch an extra edge — both teams will be looking to assert themselves early in the game.

Streaming and tickets

Animo De La Hoya lists an NFHS Network stream: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/animo-oscar-de-la-hoya-charter-high-school-los-angeles-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

(There is no ticketing information listed on the game page.)

Fan notes and how to follow

Smidt Tech currently has 2 fans on SBLive and Animo De La Hoya has 3 — you can help raise those counts by following the teams on SBLive.

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Why this matters

This matchup is a chance for both programs to build momentum against a familiar opponent. For fans who can’t attend, follow the game page above and check the NFHS Network link for possible streaming. Stay with SBLive for live updates, box scores and postgame coverage.