Paxton-Buckley-Loda visits Illinois Valley Central on Monday, Feb. 16

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Paxton-Buckley-Loda travels to Illinois Valley Central for a non‑league boys basketball meeting on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. Tip is set for 7 p.m. Central at Illinois Valley Central in Chillicothe. See the full game page on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/illinois/basketball/games/6159053-paxtonbuckleyloda-vs-illinois-valley-central

Game at a glance

• What: Paxton-Buckley-Loda Panthers at Illinois Valley Central Grey Ghosts (non‑league)

• When: Monday, Feb. 16, 2026 — 7 p.m. Central (local)

• Where: Illinois Valley Central, Chillicothe, Ill.

• SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/illinois/basketball/games/6159053-paxtonbuckleyloda-vs-illinois-valley-central

• Home team (SBLive): Illinois Valley Central Grey Ghosts — https://scorebooklive.com/illinois/basketball/teams/166246-illinois-valley-central-grey-ghosts

• Away team (SBLive): Paxton-Buckley-Loda Panthers — https://scorebooklive.com/illinois/basketball/teams/61461-paxtonbuckleyloda-panthers

Why this one matters

The Grey Ghosts and Panthers renew regional bragging rights after their last meeting on Feb. 14, 2025, when Illinois Valley Central posted a 58-30 victory. Expect the home crowd in Chillicothe to be a factor; both programs are jockeying for momentum late in the season as they approach conference play and postseason seeding.

Streaming & tickets

• Illinois Valley Central NFHS stream: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/illinois-valley-central-high-school-chillicothe-il/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

• Paxton-Buckley-Loda NFHS stream: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/paxtonbuckleyloda-high-school-paxton-il/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

(If you plan to attend in person, check the host school for ticketing details; SBLive only links to available team streams.)

Notes for SBLive fans

Both teams currently show two fans on their SBLive team pages and no picks registered. Those numbers can — and often do — change, so follow the teams you care about to increase the fan count and make picks for fun. Picks are for fan engagement only and are not connected to any win‑chance projections.

Weather

No official detailed forecast is included on the SBLive game page. Check local Chillicothe forecasts closer to tipoff for conditions if you plan to travel.

Follow the links above to keep up with scores, highlights and live updates on SBLive. If you want to see more coverage, follow both teams and make your pick — it helps grow the rivalry and the coverage for both programs.