Oak Grove at Northwest Rankin — Girls basketball preview, Jan. 9

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Oak Grove (Warriors) travels to Northwest Rankin (Cougars) on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, for a league matchup at Northwest Rankin in Brandon, Mississippi. Tip is set for 6 p.m. CT. Follow the game on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/girls-basketball/games/5814488-oak-grove-vs-northwest-rankin.

Game details

• Date/time: Friday, Jan. 9, 2026 — 6 p.m. CT

• Location: Northwest Rankin (Brandon, Miss.)

• Home: Northwest Rankin Cougars — https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/girls-basketball/teams/216352-northwest-rankin-cougars (61 fans on SBLive)

• Away: Oak Grove Warriors — https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/girls-basketball/teams/175078-oak-grove-warriors (76 fans on SBLive)

What to watch

The Cougars and Warriors last met on Feb. 6, 2025, when Northwest Rankin posted a 56-36 win — full box: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/girls-basketball/games/5312274-oak-grove-vs-northwest-rankin. Both teams come in with early-season business to settle; Oak Grove will look to bounce back while Northwest Rankin tries to defend home court in front of a lively Brandon crowd.

Streaming and tickets

• Northwest Rankin NFHS Network stream: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/northwest-rankin-high-school-flowood-ms/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

• Oak Grove NFHS Network info: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/oak-grove-hs-hattiesburg-ms/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

(If a direct ticket link appears on the game page, check the SBLive game listing above for any ticketing details.)

Fan notes and engagement

• Follow the teams on SBLive to get updates and help increase their fan counts: Northwest Rankin — https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/girls-basketball/teams/216352-northwest-rankin-cougars; Oak Grove — https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/girls-basketball/teams/175078-oak-grove-warriors.

• Make your pick for fun on SBLive and support the team you want to see win. Picks and fan counts can change leading up to the game and are for entertainment only.

Preview snapshot

This is a Central Mississippi league clash with some recent history: Northwest Rankin defeated Oak Grove last season 56-36 and will try to repeat that result at home. Expect a competitive, physical game and a strong local turnout in Brandon. For lineups, live updates and final results, follow the SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/girls-basketball/games/5814488-oak-grove-vs-northwest-rankin.