Long Beach at West Harrison — Bearcats visit Hurricanes on Dec. 30 in Gulfport

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Long Beach travels to West Harrison on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, for a nonleague junior-varsity matchup at West Harrison High School in Gulfport. Tip is set for 5 p.m. Central; you can follow the game’s page on SBLive for live updates: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/basketball/games/5868914-long-beach-vs-west-harrison

Game at a glance

Date/time: Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 — 5 p.m. Central

Location: West Harrison High School, Gulfport, Mississippi

Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/basketball/games/5868914-long-beach-vs-west-harrison

Home: West Harrison Hurricanes (SBLive): https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/basketball/teams/491577-west-harrison-hurricanes-jv — fans: 6

Away: Long Beach Bearcats (SBLive): https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/basketball/teams/175411-long-beach-bearcats-jv — fans: 8

Why this one matters

West Harrison will host a Long Beach squad that knows how to make it tight — the Hurricanes narrowly beat the Bearcats 37-36 the last time these teams met on Jan. 19, 2024. Both teams enter this contest looking to set a tone for the stretch run; keep an eye on the rematch narrative and which underclassmen take the next step.

Streaming and tickets

West Harrison and Long Beach both list NFHS Network pages for their programs (may carry broadcasts when schools elect to stream):

West Harrison NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/west-harrison-high-school-gulfport-ms/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Long Beach NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/long-beach-hs-long-beach-ms/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

No ticketing links were provided in the game data. Check the host school’s athletic department for ticket info.

Weather and extras

The game is in Gulfport; no detailed weather forecast was included in the game data. Fans should check a local forecast before heading out.

Get involved: follow and make your pick

Follow both teams on SBLive to keep tabs on lineup updates and final scores. Fan counts on the team pages can change — helping your team grow its following is a great way to show support. SBLive also offers a fan pick’em feature for engagement; picks are for fun and separate from any win projections. Remember: numbers on SBLive may change, so follow the teams and make your pick to show support.

Upcoming following games (from SBLive listings)

West Harrison next: Hancock at West Harrison — Jan. 2, 2026 — https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/basketball/games/5868916-hancock-vs-west-harrison

Long Beach next: Long Beach at Gulfport — Jan. 6, 2026 — https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/basketball/games/5887806-gulfport-vs-long-beach

For more coverage, follow SBLive on the game page and each team’s SBLive profile for real-time updates and postgame notes.