Marblehead visits Peabody Veterans Memorial in nonleague matchup on Jan. 8

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Marblehead travels to Peabody Veterans Memorial on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, for a nonleague boys basketball game at Peabody Vet Memorial H.S. Tip is set for 5 p.m. ET. See the full game page on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/basketball/games/5644800-marblehead-vs-peabody-veterans-memorial

Quick facts

  • When: Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026 — 5 p.m. ET

  • Where: Peabody Vet Memorial H.S.

  • Records: Marblehead 1-1, Peabody Veterans Memorial 0-1

Notes and storyline

There’s no recent meeting listed between these two programs in the game data, so Friday’s matchup is a fresh measuring stick for both squads early in the season. Marblehead arrives 1-1 and will look to build momentum before a Jan. 13 trip to Swampscott; Peabody (0-1) returns home and hosts Salem Academy Charter on Jan. 12.

Streaming and tickets

  • Marblehead’s games are available via NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/marblehead-high-school-marblehead-ma/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Fan engagement — follow and make picks

Follow the teams on SBLive to get updates and increase their fan counts: Marblehead — https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/basketball/teams/175617-marblehead-magicians-jv; Peabody Veterans Memorial — https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/basketball/teams/176871-peabody-veterans-memorial-tanners-jv. Fans can also make picks on the game page to show support; picks are for fun and not tied to any win projections. Note: follower counts, picks and other game-day numbers may change — follow the teams and make your pick for the one you want to see win.

Follow the game on SBLive for updates: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/basketball/games/5644800-marblehead-vs-peabody-veterans-memorial