Pope Francis vs. Holyoke preview: Cardinals host Knights on Jan. 22

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Pope Francis hosts Holyoke in a key local matchup Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026. The game at Pope Francis High School in Chicopee is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Eastern (2:30 p.m. Pacific). Follow the official game page on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/basketball/games/5867487-holyoke-vs-pope-francis

Quick game details

• Game: Pope Francis Cardinals vs. Holyoke Knights

• Date/time: 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026 (EST)

• Location: Pope Francis High School, Chicopee, Mass.

• SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/basketball/games/5867487-holyoke-vs-pope-francis

• Pope Francis (team page): https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/basketball/teams/214788-pope-francis-cardinals-jv

• Holyoke (team page): https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/basketball/teams/174379-holyoke-knights-jv

A quick look: last meeting and what to watch

The Cardinals left the last meeting with the edge — Pope Francis beat Holyoke 55-45 on Dec. 22, 2025, at Holyoke High School. That result gives this rematch a bit of extra intrigue, as Holyoke will be looking for payback on the Cardinals’ home floor. Both teams have upcoming league duties, with Pope Francis scheduled to host Wahconah Regional the next day and Holyoke slated to travel to Tantasqua Regional after this matchup.

Streaming and coverage

• Pope Francis NFHS Network page (may carry live streams): https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/pope-francis-high-school-springfield-ma/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

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

Note: SBLive includes game and team pages for up-to-the-minute info. Check those links the day of the game for any streaming availability or changes.

Fan engagement — follow and pick

Follow both teams on SBLive to get updates, and make a pick for fun on the game page. Picks are just for fan engagement and are not related to any win-chance projections; those numbers can change as rosters, injuries and conditions evolve. Increasing a team’s followers on SBLive helps boost coverage and engagement — show some support and make your pick for the team you want to see win.

Weather and local notes

The game is listed for Chicopee, Mass.; check local conditions before you travel. For more details and live updates, use the SBLive game link above.