Northeast Lauderdale at Union — Nonleague girls basketball preview (Jan. 9)

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Northeast Lauderdale travels to Union for a nonleague girls basketball game on Friday, Jan. 9. Tip is set for 5 p.m. Central at Union (game page: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/girls-basketball/games/5863010-northeast-lauderdale-vs-union). The Trojans (0-0) will look to challenge the Yellowjackets (0-0) as both programs open their 2026 slate.

Quick facts

Date/time: Friday, Jan. 9, 2026 — 5 p.m. Central

Location: Union (home team: Union Yellowjackets)

Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/girls-basketball/games/5863010-northeast-lauderdale-vs-union

Union Yellowjackets page: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/girls-basketball/teams/491789-union-yellowjackets-jv

Northeast Lauderdale Trojans page: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/girls-basketball/teams/491893-northeast-lauderdale-trojans-jv

Why this one matters

Both teams enter with fresh records (0-0) and will be looking for early-season momentum. The only recorded recent meeting in the provided data came on Dec. 20, 2021, a close game in Lamar where Union edged Northeast Lauderdale, 43-39 (box: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/girls-basketball/games/1742302-union-vs-northeast-lauderdale). Expect an intense, physical nonleague night as both squads try to set a tone for the season.

Streaming and broadcast

Union NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/union-hs-blue-springs-ms-2/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Northeast Lauderdale NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/northeast-lauderdale-high-school-meridian-ms/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Check those NFHS Network pages for possible live streams. If a stream is listed, links on the team pages above are the best source for viewing information.

Weather and logistics

A weather forecast is available for Union, Miss., on the game page — check for updates if travel or outdoor plans are a factor.

Get involved

Union currently has 8 fans following on SBLive and Northeast Lauderdale has 3. Picks listed on the site are 0 for both teams now. Fans should follow their team pages and make picks to show support — picks are for fun and help engagement, and win-chance projections or follower totals may change, so keep an eye on the game page for the latest updates.

Follow the links above for full game coverage and to stay connected with both programs.