Westside at Academy of Richmond County — Jan. 27 high school boys basketball preview (Augusta, Ga.)

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Westside visits Academy of Richmond County on Tuesday, Jan. 27, for a league matchup in Augusta. Tip is set for 7:30 p.m. Eastern at Academy of Richmond County. Follow the official game page for updates: https://scorebooklive.com/georgia/basketball/games/6026241-westside-vs-academy-of-richmond-county

Quick facts

• Date/time: Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026 — 7:30 p.m. Eastern (Augusta local time)

• Location: Academy of Richmond County — Augusta, Ga.

• Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/georgia/basketball/games/6026241-westside-vs-academy-of-richmond-county

• Home: Academy of Richmond County Musketeers — https://scorebooklive.com/georgia/basketball/teams/168953-academy-of-richmond-county-musketeers (SBLive fans: 3)

• Away: Westside Patriots — https://scorebooklive.com/georgia/basketball/teams/168982-westside-patriots (SBLive fans: 6)

Why this one matters

These two met Dec. 19 in a one-point game — Westside edged the Musketeers 49-48 — so a lot of the drama from that meeting carries into this rematch. Expect a physical, low-possession affair where every defensive stop and free throw could decide the night. With such a close last meeting, both programs will be looking to tighten up late-game execution.

Streaming and ticketing

• Academy of Richmond County NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/richmond-academy-augusta-ga/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

• Westside NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/westside-high-school-augusta-augusta-ga/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

If either school streams the game on NFHS Network, you’ll find broadcast access through those links. No separate ticketing links were provided — check the Academy of Richmond County athletic department for local ticket info.

Get involved

Follow both teams on SBLive to stay in the loop and help grow their fan counts: Academy of Richmond County (https://scorebooklive.com/georgia/basketball/teams/168953-academy-of-richmond-county-musketeers) and Westside (https://scorebooklive.com/georgia/basketball/teams/168982-westside-patriots). Make picks on the game page for fun and friendly bragging rights — picks are fan engagement only and do not affect any win projections. SBLive follower and pick totals can change, so follow your team and make your pick to show support.