Okolona at Tupelo Christian Prep — Nonleague JV boys preview (Jan. 6, 2026)

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Okolona travels to Tupelo Christian Prep on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, for a nonleague junior varsity matchup at Tupelo Christian Prep in Belden, Miss. Tip is set for 5 p.m. Central. The Chieftains (0-0) will look to get on the board against the Eagles (0-0).

Game and team links

Quick notes and context

  • There is no listed last meeting between these programs in the game data, so this may be a rare matchup or the first meeting on record.

  • Both teams enter the contest 0-0. Early-season nonleague games like this are pivotal for building depth and identifying lineups heading into league play.

  • Fans on SBLive: Tupelo Christian Prep (5), Okolona (6). Picks currently show 0 for both teams — you can follow teams and make picks to join the conversation. Picks are for fan engagement and do not reflect official projections; numbers may change, so follow the teams you want to back.

Streaming and tickets

  • Both programs list NFHS Network pages where games are often streamed (subscription may be required):

  • Tupelo Christian Prep NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/tupelo-christian-prep-belden-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

  • No ticketing information is listed in the game data; contact the host school or check the SBLive game page for updates: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/basketball/games/5816214-okolona-vs-tupelo-christian-prep

What to watch

  • Early-season matchups are a good chance to see new players earn minutes and how coaches structure rotations. Keep an eye on both benches as coaches settle on their lineups for league play.

Get involved

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