Picayune at Hancock — Girls basketball preview (Jan. 20, 2026)

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Picayune Maroon Tide travel to Hancock Hawks for a divisional meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. Tip is scheduled for 6 p.m. Central at Hancock High in Kiln, Mississippi. Follow the official game page on SBLive for lineups and updates: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/girls-basketball/games/5754948-picayune-vs-hancock

Game at a glance

Date/time: Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 — 6 p.m. Central

Location: Hancock High School, Kiln, Mississippi

Hancock Hawks: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/girls-basketball/teams/174048-hancock-hawks (Fans: 67)

Picayune Maroon Tide: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/girls-basketball/teams/176948-picayune-maroon-tide (Fans: 23)

What to watch

The Hawks and Maroon Tide last met Feb. 4, 2025, when Hancock posted a 60-29 victory — a result Picayune will be looking to avenge. Both schools bring local rival intensity to Kiln; expect a physical game and strong fan interest from both communities. Check the SBLive game page for pregame notes and live scoring: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/girls-basketball/games/5754948-picayune-vs-hancock

Streaming and tickets

Hancock NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/hancock-hs-kiln-ms/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Picayune NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/picayune-memorial-hs-picayune-ms/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

No ticketing links were provided on the SBLive event page; contact Hancock High for local ticket information.

Notes for fans

This preview pulls directly from SBLive data — follower and pick counts shown on team pages can change. Fans are encouraged to follow their teams on SBLive to grow fan counts and to take part in the pick’em for fun. Picks are for entertainment and are not tied to any win projections. For recaps, live updates and future schedules, keep the game bookmarked: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/girls-basketball/games/5754948-picayune-vs-hancock

Safe travels to fans making the trip — the game is indoors, but check local weather for travel conditions in Kiln, Mississippi.