Montverde Academy at Sunrise Christian Academy preview — Jan. 24, 2026
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Montverde Academy travels to Sunrise Christian Academy for a nonconference showdown Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, with tip scheduled for 6 p.m. CST at Sunrise Christian in Bel Aire, Kan. The game page on SBLive is available here: https://scorebooklive.com/kansas/basketball/games/6125506-montverde-academy-vs-sunrise-christian-academy.
Both programs bring national profiles to Wichita-area fans. Montverde Academy (Montverde, Fla.) is the visitor: team page — https://scorebooklive.com/florida/basketball/teams/129910-montverde-academy-eagles. Sunrise Christian Academy (Wichita/Bel Aire, Kan.) hosts the game: team page — https://scorebooklive.com/kansas/basketball/teams/129911-sunrise-christian-academy-buffaloes.
Their last meeting came on March 30, 2023, on ESPNU, when Sunrise Christian edged Montverde 46-45 in a one-point thriller (linescore: Sunrise 13-10-9-14; Montverde 14-6-15-10). That close finish sets the stage for another tightly contested matchup should the trend continue.
Key game details
- Date/time: Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026 — 6 p.m. CST
- Location: Sunrise Christian Academy — Bel Aire, Kan.
- SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/kansas/basketball/games/6125506-montverde-academy-vs-sunrise-christian-academy
- Home team (Sunrise Christian Academy): https://scorebooklive.com/kansas/basketball/teams/129911-sunrise-christian-academy-buffaloes (Fans on SBLive: 19)
- Visitor (Montverde Academy): https://scorebooklive.com/florida/basketball/teams/129910-montverde-academy-eagles (Fans on SBLive: 69)
Streaming and tickets
- Both schools list NFHS Network pages for basketball coverage. Sunrise Christian Academy NFHS network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/sunrise-christian-academy-wichita-ks/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive
- Montverde Academy NFHS network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/montverde-acadey-montverde-fl/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive
Fan note and call to action
Follow both teams on SBLive to stay updated and help grow each program’s fan base. Make your picks on SBLive for fun — picks are for fan engagement and are not tied to any win_chance projections. Those projections and fan numbers can change, so follow the teams and check the game page for the latest info: https://scorebooklive.com/kansas/basketball/games/6125506-montverde-academy-vs-sunrise-christian-academy.
This matchup pairs two high-profile programs with recent history of close games — a perfect night for fans who want competitive prep-season hardwood action. Don’t miss it.