Atkinson County vs. Echols County preview: Rebels host Wildcats on Tuesday

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Atkinson County hosts Echols County on Tuesday, Jan. 20, with tip slated for 7:30 p.m. Eastern in Pearson, Georgia. The game page and full matchup info can be found on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/georgia/basketball/games/6039147-echols-county-vs-atkinson-county

Game details

Date/time: Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 — 7:30 p.m. Eastern

Location: Pearson, Ga. (Atkinson County)

Home: Atkinson County Rebels — https://scorebooklive.com/georgia/basketball/teams/162364-atkinson-county-rebels

Away: Echols County Wildcats — https://scorebooklive.com/georgia/basketball/teams/210096-echols-county-wildcats

Last meeting

In their most recent meeting on Dec. 15, 2025, Atkinson County defeated Echols County, 86-49. That result gives the Rebels momentum heading into Tuesday’s meeting.

Streaming / tickets

Streaming: Both programs list NFHS Network pages for their broadcasts — check these links for possible live coverage (availability may vary):

Atkinson County NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/atkinson-county-high-school-pearson-ga/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Echols County NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/echols-county-high-school-statenville-ga/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Ticketing: No ticket links provided. Check the host school’s athletic site or the game page above for updates.

Fan notes & engagement

Fans on SBLive: Echols County (3 fans), Atkinson County (0 fans). These counts can change — follow your team on SBLive to increase the fan count and get updates.

Picks: Make your pick on the game page for fun fan engagement. Picks are for entertainment only and are not tied to any win projections; SBLive follower, pick and projection numbers may change, so follow teams and check back for updates.

Why watch

Atkinson County will try to build on a decisive win over Echols in December, while the Wildcats will look for adjustments and a response on the road. Expect an emphasis on tempo and rebounding in a matchup in which Atkinson appears to have recent control — but rivalry and rematches can flip the script.

Follow the game on SBLive and visit the matchup page for the latest updates: https://scorebooklive.com/georgia/basketball/games/6039147-echols-county-vs-atkinson-county