Vicksburg at Provine — Girls basketball preview (6 p.m. Central, Jan. 2)

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Vicksburg travels to Provine for a key early-January league test.

• What: Vicksburg Gators at Provine Rams (girls basketball)

• When: 6 p.m. Central Friday, Jan. 2, 2026

• Where: Provine High School — Jackson, Miss.

• Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/girls-basketball/games/5863233-vicksburg-vs-provine

The Gators will be looking to repeat the result from their last meeting with the Rams — Vicksburg beat Provine 58-44 in Jackson on Jan. 18, 2025 (game at Lanier High School). That earlier game gives the matchup some bite heading into Friday.

Streaming and coverage

• Provine fans can check the Rams’ NFHS Network page: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/provine-hs-jackson-ms/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

• Vicksburg coverage is available on the Gators’ NFHS Network page: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/vicksburg-high-school-vicksburg-ms/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

No ticketing information was provided on the game listing. Weather for Jackson, Miss., is available through the event details on the game page; check that before you head out.

Follow and engage

• Follow Provine on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/girls-basketball/teams/174641-provine-rams (26 fans currently)

• Follow Vicksburg on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/girls-basketball/teams/178796-vicksburg-gators (38 fans currently)

• Make your picks on the game page: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/girls-basketball/games/5863233-vicksburg-vs-provine — picks are for fun and fan engagement only. Win-chance projections and follower totals can change; follow the teams and make picks for the squad you want to see win.

Quick look at what’s next

• Provine’s next SBLive-listed game: Provine at Lanier, 4 p.m. on Jan. 6, 2026 — https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/girls-basketball/games/5859126-provine-vs-lanier

• Vicksburg’s next SBLive-listed game: Florence at Vicksburg, 4 p.m. on Jan. 6, 2026 — https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/girls-basketball/games/5732689-florence-vs-vicksburg

This one should be competitive — follow the links above for live streams and updates, and be sure to tune in or show up early at Provine High as the two Jackson-area programs renew the rivalry.