San Dieguito Academy visits Vista in South Coast League showdown on Jan. 16

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San Dieguito Academy’s Mustangs travel to Vista High School to take on the Vista Panthers on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. Tip is set for 5:30 p.m. PT at Vista High School in Vista, Calif. — follow the official game page on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5899691-san-dieguito-academy-vs-vista.

Quick game details

Date/time: Friday, Jan. 16, 2026 — 5:30 p.m. PT

Location: Vista High School, Vista, Calif.

Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5899691-san-dieguito-academy-vs-vista

Home: Vista Panthers — https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/teams/37602-vista-panthers

Away: San Dieguito Academy Mustangs — https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/teams/48550-san-dieguito-academy-mustangs

A look back and what’s next

The teams last met on Jan. 31, 2020, when San Dieguito Academy rolled to a 63-40 victory. That history gives the Mustangs some momentum in the matchup, but four-plus years can change rosters and dynamics — expect a different look from both squads on Friday.

Schedule notes:

Vista’s next scheduled game after this meeting is at Oceanside on Tue., Jan. 20, 2026 (5:30 p.m. PT): https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5896034-vista-vs-oceanside

San Dieguito Academy’s next scheduled game is vs. High Tech SD on Mon., Jan. 19, 2026 (noon PT): https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5817231-high-tech-sd-vs-san-dieguito-academy

Streaming and team links

Vista NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/vista-high-school-vista-ca-3/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

San Dieguito Academy NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/san-dieguito-academy-high-school-encinitas-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Ticketing information is not listed on the game page. If you plan to attend, check the Vista High School athletic site or the SBLive game page for updates.

Fan engagement — follow and pick

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Follow the game page and each team on SBLive for lineup updates, live scoring and postgame coverage: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5899691-san-dieguito-academy-vs-vista