Water Valley at Myrtle — Nonleague girls basketball preview (Jan. 23, 2026)
Myrtle -
Water Valley travels to Myrtle on Friday, Jan. 23, for a nonleague girls basketball matchup at Myrtle High School. Tip is set for 4 p.m. Central. The Water Valley Blue Devils (0-0) will try to start the season with an early road statement against the Myrtle Hawks (0-0).
Quick game info
- Game: Water Valley Blue Devils at Myrtle Hawks
- Date: Friday, Jan. 23, 2026
- Time: 4 p.m. Central
- Location: Myrtle High School (home: Myrtle Hawks)
- SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/girls-basketball/games/5712185-water-valley-vs-myrtle
- Water Valley on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/girls-basketball/teams/491509-water-valley-blue-devils-jv
- Myrtle on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/girls-basketball/teams/496641-myrtle-hawks-jv
Notes and context
This one comes early in the season, so there’s no recent head-to-head to weigh — both teams enter the game listed at 0-0. With so little on the ledger, expect coaches to use this matchup to evaluate lineups and set the tone for league play that follows. SBLive shows both programs with modest fan followings right now (5 fans apiece); following teams on SBLive helps grow those numbers and increases visibility for coverage and pick’em engagement.
Streaming and tickets
- Streaming: Both programs have NFHS Network pages where games are commonly streamed — check the team NFHS pages for this matchup:
- Water Valley NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/water-valley-hs-water-valley-ms/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive
- Myrtle NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/myrtle-hs-myrtle-ms/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive
- Tickets: No ticketing information provided. Check the schools or the NFHS Network pages for any livestream or ticket updates.
Fan action
Follow both teams on SBLive and head to the game page to make your picks and join the conversation: picks are for fun and to boost engagement — they don’t affect win projections. All numbers (fan counts, picks and streaming availability) can change, so follow the teams and check back on SBLive for the latest updates and coverage.