Mystic Valley Regional vs. Salem Academy Charter — Game preview (Dec. 9, 2025)

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Mystic Valley Regional hosts Salem Academy Charter at the MV Athletic Complex on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. Tip is set for 6:30 p.m. ET. The Mystic Valley Regional Eagles welcome the Salem Academy Charter Navigator in a league meeting that pits two teams looking to build early-season momentum — both are listed at 0-0 entering the contest.

Last meeting and storyline

Salem Academy Charter won the last matchup, a 60-47 decision at Salem on Feb. 2, 2024. (Game recap: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/basketball/games/3625822-mystic-valley-regional-vs-salem-academy-charter)

This one is a chance for Mystic Valley to even the series on its home floor; Salem will try to repeat the balanced team effort that produced that February win.

Streaming and tickets

Game page (SBLive): https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/basketball/games/5995066-salem-academy-charter-vs-mystic-valley-regional

Mystic Valley Regional team (SBLive): https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/basketball/teams/214733-mystic-valley-regional-eagles

NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/mystic-valley-regional-charter-school-malden-ma/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Salem Academy Charter team (SBLive): https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/basketball/teams/214812-salem-academy-charter-navigator

NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/salem-academy-charter-school-salem-ma/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Notes for fans

Follow both teams on SBLive (links above) to get lineup updates, live scoring and to increase each team’s fan count.

Make your picks on the game page for fun — picks are a fan engagement feature and separate from any win projections. These numbers can change, so follow the teams and check back as tip time approaches.

What to watch

Expect a physical, inside-out game with both teams jockeying for early-season identity. Mystic Valley will try to use home-court energy at the MV Athletic Complex; Salem will lean on the confidence from its previous win in the series.

Plan accordingly and check the SBLive game page for lineup updates, live stats and final score coverage: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/basketball/games/5995066-salem-academy-charter-vs-mystic-valley-regional