Mantachie at Hickory Flat — JV girls basketball preview (Jan. 20)

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Mantachie travels to Hickory Flat for a JV nonleague game on Tuesday, Jan. 20. Tip is set for 4 p.m. Central at Hickory Flat High School. Fans can find the full game page on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/girls-basketball/games/5881458-mantachie-vs-hickory-flat

Quick facts

• Matchup: Hickory Flat Rebels (JV) vs. Mantachie Mustangs (JV)

• When: Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 — 4 p.m. CST (local time)

• Where: Hickory Flat High School

• SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/girls-basketball/games/5881458-mantachie-vs-hickory-flat

• Hickory Flat team page: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/girls-basketball/teams/216232-hickory-flat-rebels-jv

• Mantachie team page: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/girls-basketball/teams/490878-mantachie-mustangs-jv

What to watch

This early-season nonleague tilt gives both programs a chance to settle lineups and build chemistry. The teams last met on Dec. 10, 2024, when Mantachie defeated Hickory Flat, 33-16. Expect the Rebels to look for adjustments at both ends after that meeting, while the Mustangs will aim to replicate their positive result.

Streaming and tickets

• NFHS Network: Mantachie — https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/mantachie-hs-mantachie-ms/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

• NFHS Network: Hickory Flat — https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/hickory-flat-hs-hickory-flat-ms/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

(If you plan to watch online, check those NFHS Network pages for availability; local streaming access can change.)

Join the conversation

Both teams currently show small followings on SBLive — Hickory Flat (5 fans) and Mantachie (5 fans) — and picks on the game page are open for fan engagement. These numbers can change, so follow your team on SBLive and make a pick for fun to show support. Picks are for entertainment and do not reflect any official win projections.

Follow the links above for lineups, live updates and more on SBLive as game day approaches.