Reading Memorial
Reading Memorial Rockets
READ
1-1 Overall • Away
     
      
Winchester
Winchester Sachems
WINC
2-0 Overall • Home
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Winchester Sachems vs. Reading Memorial Rockets preview — Jan. 9 at McCall Middle School

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Winchester hosts Reading Memorial in an early-season clash Friday, Jan. 9, at McCall Middle School in Winchester, Mass. Tip is set for 5:30 p.m. EST. Fans can find full game details on the SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/basketball/games/5505662-reading-memorial-vs-winchester

Game details

  • Date: Jan. 9, 2026

  • Time: 5:30 p.m. EST (local)

  • Location: McCall Middle School, Winchester, Mass.

  • Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/basketball/games/5505662-reading-memorial-vs-winchester

Why this one matters

Both programs will be looking to establish early-season momentum. Winchester gets the home edge at McCall Middle School, while Reading Memorial will try to slow the Sachems’ pace and find offensive consistency on the road. There’s no recent meeting listed on the game page, so expect both teams to treat this as a fresh start.

What to watch

  • Home-court energy: McCall Middle School should be loud for Winchester’s home game. Small early-season crowds can swing momentum.

  • Bench depth and turnovers: Early in the year, coaches lean on depth. Which team handles mistakes and executes late will likely decide the game.

Upcoming for both teams (SBLive links and times converted to EST)

  • Winchester — next: Methuen at Winchester, 9:30 a.m. EST, Jan. 11: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/basketball/games/5627510-methuen-vs-winchester

  • Reading Memorial — next: Newburyport at Reading Memorial, 5:30 p.m. EST, Jan. 12: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/basketball/games/5540537-newburyport-vs-reading-memorial

Streaming & tickets

No streaming or ticketing information is listed on the SBLive game page. Check the game link above for any updates as the date approaches.

Get involved — follow and pick

Follow both teams on SBLive to keep up with live updates and to help grow their fan counts:

  • Winchester: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/basketball/teams/179259-winchester-sachems-jv

  • Reading Memorial: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/basketball/teams/177348-reading-memorial-rockets-jv

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