Worcester Academy at Williston Northampton — Girls basketball preview (Dec. 17, 2025)

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Worcester Academy travels to Williston Northampton for a midweek nonconference clash Wednesday, Dec. 17. Tip is set for 4:30 p.m. ET at Williston Northampton School as the Hilltoppers look to open their season against the Wildcats.

Game details

• Date/time: Wednesday, Dec. 17 — 4:30 p.m. ET

• Location: Williston Northampton School

• Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/girls-basketball/games/5914417-worcester-academy-vs-williston-northampton

• Williston Northampton Wildcats: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/girls-basketball/teams/143855-williston-northampton-wildcats-jv (0-0)

• Worcester Academy Hilltoppers: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/girls-basketball/teams/143765-worcester-academy-hilltoppers-jv (0-0)

Overview

Both teams enter the matchup at 0-0, making this an early-season measuring stick as coaches assess personnel and rotations. Worcester Academy will be aiming to build momentum before its next scheduled trip (Worcester Academy at Pomfret School, Jan. 28) while Williston Northampton hopes to establish a home-court tone early in the season.

Streaming and tickets

• Worcester Academy streaming: NFHS Network — https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/worcester-academy-worcester-ma/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

(Only use the streaming link provided above — no ticketing info was available.)

Fan notes & engagement

• SBLive team pages: follow the Wildcats and Hilltoppers on ScorebookLive for lineup updates and in-season coverage.

• Current fan counts and pick totals on SBLive show zeros for both teams; these numbers can change as fans follow teams and make picks. Picks are for fun and fan engagement and are not tied to win projections — follow and make a pick for the team you want to see win.

Why it matters

Early-season games like this often reveal depth and coaching adjustments that carry into league play. Keep an eye on starting rotations, bench scoring and defensive identity — those elements will tell you which team is trending up as the schedule tightens.

Follow the game on ScorebookLive and check each team’s page for updates and final stats: game page — https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/girls-basketball/games/5914417-worcester-academy-vs-williston-northampton, Williston Northampton — https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/girls-basketball/teams/143855-williston-northampton-wildcats-jv, Worcester Academy — https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/girls-basketball/teams/143765-worcester-academy-hilltoppers-jv