Trinity at West Valley — Girls Basketball preview (Thursday, Jan. 8)

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Trinity travels to West Valley for a nonconference/league showdown on Thursday, Jan. 8. Tip is set for 5:30 p.m. PT at West Valley High School in Cottonwood; see the full game page on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/6052309-trinity-vs-west-valley

Quick facts

• When: Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026 — 5:30 p.m. PT

• Where: West Valley High School (Cottonwood, Calif.) — home site for West Valley

• Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/6052309-trinity-vs-west-valley

• West Valley Eagles (home): https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/teams/153251-west-valley-eagles — Fans: 7

• Trinity Wolves (away): https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/teams/161336-trinity-wolves — Fans: 0

Last meeting

These schools haven’t met on the hardwood in several seasons — their most recent matchup came Dec. 5, 2019, when West Valley posted a 60-30 victory. That result gives the Eagles a historical edge to reference, but six seasons can change rosters and rhythms.

Streaming and coverage

• West Valley NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/west-valley-high-school-cottonwood-cottonwood-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

• Trinity NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/trinity-high-school-weaverville-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

If either school carries the game on NFHS Network, those links above are the best place to look for live video. Streaming availability and links can change; check the team pages and the game page for updates.

What to watch

• Look for which program establishes early-season identity on both ends of the floor. West Valley will have the comfort of home cooking in Cottonwood; Trinity will try to answer on the road.

Weather and logistics

• Weather: Cottonwood, Calif. — check local forecasts before traveling.

Follow, pick and engage

Follow both teams on SBLive to get roster updates, scores and notifications:

• West Valley: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/teams/153251-west-valley-eagles

• Trinity: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/teams/161336-trinity-wolves

Make a pick for fun on the game page — picks are fan engagement only and not tied to any official projections. These numbers (fans and picks) may change leading up to the game; following teams on SBLive increases fan counts and helps the community. Enjoy the game and check back at the SBLive game page for live updates and final score.

Upcoming next games

• West Valley next: Central Valley at West Valley — https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5823407-central-valley-vs-west-valley (Jan. 14)

• Trinity next: St. Bernard’s at Trinity — https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/6063392-st-bernards-vs-trinity (Jan. 10)

For continuous coverage and more high school hoops previews, follow SBLive Sports and check the ScoreBookLive game page for real-time updates.