Okolona visits West Lowndes on Friday — 6 p.m. CT showdown in Columbus, Miss.

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Okolona Chieftains head to West Lowndes for a Friday league clash on Jan. 16, 2026. Tip is set for 6 p.m. Central (4 p.m. Pacific listed) at West Lowndes in Columbus, Miss. Follow the game on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/basketball/games/5674664-okolona-vs-west-lowndes

Game details

• Date/time: Friday, Jan. 16, 2026 — 6:00 p.m. Central

• Location: West Lowndes (Columbus, Miss.)

• Home: West Lowndes Panthers — https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/basketball/teams/175445-west-lowndes-panthers

• Away: Okolona Chieftains — https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/basketball/teams/176599-okolona-chieftains

What to watch

The teams last met Dec. 16, 2025, when Okolona edged West Lowndes 57-50. Friday’s rematch gives West Lowndes a chance to respond on its home floor, while Okolona looks to build on that recent win. Weather is listed for Columbus, Miss.; check local conditions before heading out.

Streaming and tickets

• West Lowndes NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/west-lowndes-hs-columbus-ms/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

• Okolona NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/okolona-hs-okolona-ms/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

(If a direct ticket link appears on the game or team pages, grab it there — no ticketing URL was provided in the game data.)

Follow, pick and engage

Both teams currently list 28 fans on SBLive. You can follow each team on their SBLive pages above to increase fan counts and join the conversation. Make picks on SBLive for fun — picks and fan numbers can change, so check back for updates and follow the team you want to see win.

Upcoming notes

• West Lowndes next: Tupelo Christian Prep at West Lowndes on Jan. 20 (per team schedule)

• Okolona next: West Point at Okolona on Jan. 17 (per team schedule)

Stay tuned to SBLive for score updates and follow the game page for live coverage: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/basketball/games/5674664-okolona-vs-west-lowndes