Edison Vikings at Central Catholic Raiders — Girls basketball preview (Monday, Dec. 22)

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Central Catholic HS - Modesto -

Edison travels to Central Catholic in Modesto on Monday, Dec. 22 for a nonconference/league matchup that tips at 5:30 p.m. PT at Central Catholic HS. The Edison Vikings (0-0) visit the Central Catholic Raiders (0-0) looking to open the 2025-26 season with early momentum.

Quick game details

Game: Edison Vikings at Central Catholic Raiders

Date/time: Monday, Dec. 22, 2025 — 5:30 p.m. PT

Location: Central Catholic HS — Modesto

SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5985721-edison-vs-central-catholic

Visiting team: Edison Vikings (0-0) — team page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/teams/160977-edison-vikings-jv

Home team: Central Catholic Raiders (0-0) — team page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/teams/141187-central-catholic-raiders-jv

Season notes and context

There are no meeting details listed between these programs in the supplied data, so this preview focuses on what fans need to know for the opener: both programs start the season at 0-0 and will use this early matchup to set a tone heading into league play. Central Catholic returns home next Saturday to face Bear Creek (see next game on the Raiders’ SBLive page), while Edison travels to Calaveras Hills after the holidays.

Streaming and ticketing

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

Edison NFHS Network page (may carry video): https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/edison-high-school-stockton-stockton-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Note: Only the streaming links provided in the game data are listed here; check the NFHS Network pages and the SBLive game page for the latest viewing and ticketing information.

Fan engagement — follow and pick’em

Right now Edison shows 1 fan and Central Catholic shows 0 fans on SBLive. Follow the teams on SBLive to increase fan counts and stay updated: making picks is a fun way to engage — head to each team page or the game page to register your pick. Picks are for entertainment and do not represent official win projections; numbers and fan counts may change, so follow the teams and make picks for the squad you want to see win.

What to watch

With no prior meeting data provided, key storylines will come from in-season form: which team can establish defensive identity early, who controls the boards and how each coaching staff manages rotations in the opener. Expect coaches to use this late-December matchup to evaluate lineups before holiday tournaments and league play.

Follow these links for full coverage and updates:

Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5985721-edison-vs-central-catholic

Edison team page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/teams/160977-edison-vikings-jv

Central Catholic team page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/teams/141187-central-catholic-raiders-jv

Make your pick, follow the teams and check SBLive on game day for scores and updates.