Jefferson County at Franklin County — Girls basketball preview (Jan. 20)

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Jefferson County visits Franklin County on Tuesday, Jan. 20, for a Mississippi league matchup at Franklin County High in Meadville. Tipoff is listed for 6 p.m. Central time.

Game details

What: Jefferson County Tigers at Franklin County Bulldogs (girls basketball)

When: Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 — 6 p.m. Central

Where: Franklin County High School, Meadville, Miss.

Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/girls-basketball/games/5566403-jefferson-county-vs-franklin-county

Franklin County (home): https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/girls-basketball/teams/216205-franklin-county-bulldogs

Jefferson County (away): https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/girls-basketball/teams/174674-jefferson-county-tigers

Why this one matters

Franklin County and Jefferson County last met on Jan. 31, 2025, in Meadville, with the Bulldogs coming away with a 48-38 victory. Franklin County returns to its home floor looking to build on that result; Jefferson County will be aiming for payback on the road. Keep an eye on how both teams respond early in the second half of the season — this one can shape momentum in league play.

Streaming and broadcast

Fans should check the teams’ NFHS Network pages for possible livestreams: Franklin County NFHS page — https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/franklin-county-hs-meadville-ms/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive; Jefferson County NFHS page — https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/jefferson-county-hs-fayette-ms/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Fan notes and engagement

Franklin County has 20 fans on SBLive; Jefferson County has 7. These follower totals can change — fans are encouraged to follow the teams to show support.

Make your picks on the game page for fun (picks are fan engagement only and are not tied to any win probability projections). Numbers and picks may change as the game approaches; follow teams and check back on SBLive for updates.

Get involved

Follow the Franklin County Bulldogs and Jefferson County Tigers on SBLive and bookmark the game page to get roster updates, start times and any streaming links as they become available: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/girls-basketball/games/5566403-jefferson-county-vs-franklin-county