North Pike at South Jones — Nonleague girls basketball preview (Friday, Jan. 9, 2026)
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Game details
- What: North Pike Jaguars at South Jones Braves (Nonleague girls basketball)
- When: Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, at 5 p.m. Central
- Where: South Jones (home)
- Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/girls-basketball/games/5679846-north-pike-vs-south-jones
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Team pages: North Pike Jaguars — https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/girls-basketball/teams/216348-north-pike-jaguars-jv South Jones Braves — https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/girls-basketball/teams/174842-south-jones-braves-jv
Both teams enter the contest with fresh records (0-0) on the books. This early-season nonleague meeting gives South Jones a chance to open at home while North Pike looks to set the tone on the road.
Context & flavor
There is no previous meeting listed for this matchup. On SBLive, the Braves currently have 3 fans and the Jaguars have 4 fans — numbers that can grow if you follow the teams. South Jones’ next game is Tuesday, Jan. 13 at Sumrall (3 p.m.) and North Pike’s next listed contest is Friday, Jan. 16 vs. Natchez (3 p.m.).
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Streaming
- South Jones lists an NFHS Network feed: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/south-jones-hs-ellisville-ms/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive
(Streaming on NFHS Network may require a subscription.)
Why tune in
Early-season nonleague games are where roles are established and rotations tighten. This one should give coaches a clearer sense of depth and identity as the calendar shifts into conference play. Follow the SBLive game page and each team’s profile for the latest updates and to show support.
Make your picks on SBLive, follow both teams, and check the game page for updates as kickoff approaches.