Wayne County at Vancleave — High school basketball preview, Jan. 30

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Wayne County War Eagles travel to Vancleave to take on the Bulldogs at 7:30 p.m. Central on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, at Vancleave High School. Fans can find the full game page on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/basketball/games/5783360-wayne-county-vs-vancleave.

Quick facts

When: Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 — 7:30 p.m. Central

Where: Vancleave High School (Vancleave, Miss.)

Teams: Vancleave Bulldogs — https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/basketball/teams/174606-vancleave-bulldogs

Opponent: Wayne County War Eagles — https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/basketball/teams/178994-wayne-county-war-eagles

Why this one matters

Wayne County comes into Vancleave looking to assert itself in what should be a physical league matchup. The teams last met Jan. 17, 2025, when Wayne County rolled to a 52-20 victory; recap and box score are here: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/basketball/games/4541105-vancleave-vs-wayne-county. That lopsided result gives the War Eagles a clear psychological edge, but every night is different in high school basketball.

Streaming and coverage

Streaming: Both schools have NFHS Network pages that may carry the game — check these for live video and updates:

Vancleave: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/vancleave-hs-vancleave-ms/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Wayne County: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/wayne-county-hs-waynesboro-ms/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Notes for fans

Follow both teams on SBLive to stay updated and help grow their fan counts (current SBLive fans: Vancleave 25, Wayne County 59). These numbers change as fans join — follow the teams you support.

Make your picks on SBLive for some fun fan engagement; picks are for entertainment only and are not tied to any win projections. SBLive win-chance projections and fan/pick counts can change leading up to the game, so check back for the latest.

Weather: The game is in Vancleave, Miss.; check local forecasts closer to tipoff for any travel impacts.

Be there (or stream it) — this is a Friday night league game that could shape momentum down the stretch. Follow the team pages above and visit the SBLive game page for live updates: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/basketball/games/5783360-wayne-county-vs-vancleave.