Worcester Academy
Worcester Academy Hilltoppers
WORC
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Cushing Academy
Cushing Academy Penguins
CUSH
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Worcester Academy at Cushing Academy — Friday, Jan. 23, 2026

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Worcester Academy visits Cushing Academy on Friday, Jan. 23, for a nonconference matchup at Cushing Academy in Ashburnham, Mass. Tip is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. EST. Follow the full game page on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/basketball/games/5644132-worcester-academy-vs-cushing-academy

Quick game details

  • Matchup: Cushing Academy Penguins vs. Worcester Academy Hilltoppers

  • Location: Cushing Academy (Ashburnham, Mass.)

  • Date/time: Friday, Jan. 23, 2026 — 5:30 p.m. EST

  • Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/basketball/games/5644132-worcester-academy-vs-cushing-academy

  • Team pages: Cushing Academy Penguins — https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/basketball/teams/143725-cushing-academy-penguins; Worcester Academy Hilltoppers — https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/basketball/teams/143761-worcester-academy-hilltoppers

  • Fans on SBLive: Cushing — 2; Worcester — 2

What to watch

These prep powerhouses renew a regional rivalry with plenty of postseason-caliber pedigree. The last meeting came March 5, 2022, at Worcester Academy, where the Hilltoppers edged the Penguins 62-58 (game details: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/basketball/games/1946060-worcester-academy-vs-cushing-academy). With both programs routinely facing top New England competition, expect a physical, fast-paced contest on the hardwood.

Streams, tickets and other notes

  • Streaming: Worcester Academy lists coverage on NFHS Network — https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/worcester-academy-worcester-ma/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive. Check NFHS Network for availability and subscription details.

  • Tickets: No ticket link provided. Contact Cushing Academy for on-site ticket information.

  • Weather: This is an indoor event in Ashburnham; weather should not affect the game.

Upcoming for both teams (on SBLive)

  • Cushing Academy next on SBLive: Andover at Cushing Academy — Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, 3:15 p.m. EST (https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/basketball/games/5644735-andover-vs-cushing-academy)

  • Worcester Academy next on SBLive: Wilbraham & Monson Academy at Worcester Academy — Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, 2 p.m. EST (https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/basketball/games/5904032-wilbraham-monson-academy-vs-worcester-academy)

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