North Reading hosts Newburyport in league matchup Wednesday, Jan. 28

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North Reading High School will host Newburyport on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, with tip scheduled for 4 p.m. ET (1 p.m. PST). The Hornets welcome the Clippers to North Reading High School in what is billed as a league matchup; both programs will look to build momentum as the winter schedule progresses.

Quick facts

• Game: [North Reading vs. Newburyport] (https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/basketball/games/5644584-north-reading-vs-newburyport)

• Date/time: Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026 — 4 p.m. ET

• Location: North Reading High School, North Reading, Mass.

• Home: [North Reading Hornets] (https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/basketball/teams/176454-north-reading-hornets-fr)

• Away: [Newburyport Clippers] (https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/basketball/teams/176332-newburyport-clippers-fr)

Players and storylines to watch will be revealed as both teams finalize rotations. The squads last met on Feb. 6, 2025, at North Reading High School. Fans should check the matchup page for live updates on starters and stats as gametime approaches.

Streaming and more

• Both programs have NFHS Network pages that frequently carry high school basketball broadcasts; fans can check streaming availability here:

• North Reading NFHS page: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/north-reading-high-school-north-reading-ma/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

• Newburyport NFHS page: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/newburyport-high-school-newburyport-ma/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

• No ticketing links were provided; check the home-school athletic department for ticket info.

Notes for fans

• Follow each team on SBLive to get the latest rosters, schedules and in-game updates. Currently each program has a small fan base on ScorebookLive; following your team helps grow that number and increases visibility.

• Make picks for fun on the team pages to show support — picks are for fan engagement only and are not tied to any win projections. Numbers and follower counts may change, so check back and make your pick if you want to support the Hornets or Clippers.

• Weather: a local forecast is available for North Reading, Mass.; fans traveling to the game should check conditions closer to tipoff.

Upcoming for both teams

• North Reading next: Amesbury at North Reading — Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 (listed 12:30 p.m. PST; local time 3:30 p.m. ET)

• Newburyport next: Pentucket Regional at Newburyport — Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026 (listed 12:30 p.m. PST; local time 3:30 p.m. ET)

Follow the links above for the official SBLive game page and each team page for pregame updates and live coverage. Get there early — and make your pick to back the team you want to see win.