Stone Tomcats at Purvis Tornadoes — Jan. 16, 2026 — Game preview

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Stone visits Purvis on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, for a league meeting at Purvis High School. Tip is scheduled for 6 p.m. Central (the game time is listed as 4 p.m. Pacific on the official listing). Fans can follow the matchup on the game page: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/girls-basketball/games/5877890-stone-vs-purvis

Game essentials

  • Who: Stone Tomcats at Purvis Tornadoes

  • When: Friday, Jan. 16, 2026 — 6:00 p.m. Central

  • Where: Purvis High School, Purvis, Mississippi

  • Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/girls-basketball/games/5877890-stone-vs-purvis

  • Purvis team page: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/girls-basketball/teams/175082-purvis-tornadoes

  • Stone team page: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/girls-basketball/teams/178423-stone-tomcats

What to watch

Purvis gets a familiar foe in Stone. The teams last met on Feb. 2, 2021, at Purvis High School, when Purvis posted a 56-36 victory. That result gives the Tornadoes some recent momentum in this matchup, but with seasons evolving, expect both teams to use the game as a measuring stick in league play.

Fan and follow info

  • Purvis fans: 33 (on SBLive)

  • Stone fans: 29 (on SBLive)

  • Picks (SBLive pick’em): currently 0 for both teams — picks are a fun way for fans to engage and are not tied to win projections. These numbers and fan counts may change; follow the teams on SBLive to increase fan count and make your picks to show support.

Streaming and tickets

Both schools list NFHS Network pages for their varsity programs — if the game is streamed, the NFHS Network links below are the best place to check for live coverage:

  • Purvis broadcast/info: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/purvis-high-school-purvis-ms/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

  • Stone broadcast/info: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/stone-county-hs-wiggens-ms/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

If you plan to attend, check with Purvis High School for ticket details and any last-minute updates.

Why this matters

Early league games like this can set the tone for the remainder of the season. Purvis, playing at home, will look to protect its court; Stone will aim to flip the script and take momentum on the road. For the latest lineup updates, follow the teams and keep an eye on the game page for live scoring and updates.

Get involved

Follow both teams on SBLive and visit the game page to set your pick — picks are for fun and to boost engagement. Numbers and projections can change, so the more fans that follow and make picks, the more dynamic the SBLive community becomes.

Links again for quick reference

  • Game: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/girls-basketball/games/5877890-stone-vs-purvis

  • Purvis Tornadoes: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/girls-basketball/teams/175082-purvis-tornadoes

  • Stone Tomcats: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/girls-basketball/teams/178423-stone-tomcats

Follow for updates and enjoy the game-night atmosphere in Purvis.