Needham hosts Natick in Friday league showdown at Needham High School

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The Needham Rockets will host the Natick Redhawks at Needham High School on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. Tip is scheduled for 5 p.m. ET. Fans can find full game details on the SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/girls-basketball/games/5751949-natick-vs-needham

Quick look

• Matchup: Needham Rockets (home) vs. Natick Redhawks (away)

• Date: Friday, Jan. 23, 2026

• Time: 5 p.m. ET

• Location: Needham High School

• Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/girls-basketball/games/5751949-natick-vs-needham

• Needham team page: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/girls-basketball/teams/176255-needham-rockets-jv

• Natick team page: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/girls-basketball/teams/176241-natick-redhawks-jv

Why this matters

These neighboring programs renew a familiar local rivalry, with Needham taking the home floor and Natick traveling in search of a key league win. The teams last met on Feb. 16, 2024, at Natick High School (see past meeting: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/girls-basketball/games/3223405-natick-vs-needham). Expect a spirited, physical high-school contest as both squads look to establish momentum in league play.

Streaming and tickets

• Needham’s NFHS Network page is listed on its SBLive team profile and may carry live video for this season: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/needham-high-school-needham-ma/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Note: Streaming availability and ticketing can change. Check the game page and each team’s SBLive profile before you head to the gym or tune in.

Get involved

Follow the teams on SBLive to get real-time updates and to increase fan counts: Needham — https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/girls-basketball/teams/176255-needham-rockets-jv; Natick — https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/girls-basketball/teams/176241-natick-redhawks-jv. Make your picks on SBLive for fun — picks are fan engagement only and don’t reflect any win-chance projections. Numbers and coverage can change, so follow your team and make a pick to show support.