Heidelberg at North Forrest preview — Tuesday, Dec. 16, 5 p.m. CT

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Heidelberg visits North Forrest on Tuesday, Dec. 16, with tipoff scheduled for 5 p.m. CT at North Forrest (Hattiesburg). The nonleague matchup pits the Heidelberg Oilers against the North Forrest Eagles as both programs open this phase of the season looking to establish momentum.

Key details

• Game: Heidelberg Oilers at North Forrest Eagles

• Date/time: Tuesday, Dec. 16 — 5 p.m. CT (listed as 3 p.m. PST on the schedule; converted to Central Time for the local start)

• Location: North Forrest (Hattiesburg, Miss.)

• SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/basketball/games/5880967-heidelberg-vs-north-forrest

• Heidelberg SBLive team page: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/basketball/teams/491385-heidelberg-oilers-jv

• North Forrest SBLive team page: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/basketball/teams/173509-north-forrest-eagles-jv

What to watch

This early-season meeting is a chance for both teams to test rotations and set a tone before holiday play. The teams last met on Jan. 30, 2025 — see the game recap and box score here: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/basketball/games/4741759-north-forrest-vs-heidelberg. Roster changes, young players stepping up and matchups in the paint will likely decide the outcome.

Streaming and tickets

• Streaming: Both programs list NFHS Network coverage — Heidelberg: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/heidelberg-high-school-heidelberg-ms/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive; North Forrest: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/north-forrest-hs-hattiesburg-ms/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

• Tickets: No ticketing information provided on the SBLive game page. Check the host school’s athletic site or the SBLive game page for updates.

Fan notes and engagement

SBLive shows small but passionate fan bases for each program (Heidelberg listed with 9 fans, North Forrest with 3 fans right now). Fan counts, picks and any SBLive win-chance projections can change leading up to the game — follow the teams on SBLive to boost fan totals and get the latest updates. Fans can also make picks on the game for fun; picks are for engagement only and are not tied to any official win projections.

Follow the SBLive game page and each team’s page for final starters, live updates and postgame coverage. For those watching from home, check the NFHS Network links above for possible streaming availability.