Sallisaw
Sallisaw Black Diamonds
SALL
1-0 Overall • Away
     
      
Poteau
Poteau Pirates
POTE
0-3 Overall • Home
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Poteau Pirates vs. Sallisaw Black Diamonds preview — Jan. 30 in Poteau

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Poteau hosts Sallisaw on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, with tipoff set for 7:30 p.m. Central at Poteau High School. The Poteau Pirates play host to the Sallisaw Black Diamonds in a nonconference/league matchup that pits two neighboring Oklahoma programs against one another.

Last time these teams met, Sallisaw handed Poteau a 72-56 loss on Dec. 5, 2025 — a result the Black Diamonds will look to build on and the Pirates will look to avenge. This rematch carries local pride and momentum implications for both clubs as the season moves deeper into January.

Game details

  • Date/time: Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 — 7:30 p.m. Central

  • Location: Poteau High School (Poteau, Oklahoma)

  • Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/oklahoma/basketball/games/5975980-poteau-vs-sallisaw

  • Home team: Poteau Pirates — https://scorebooklive.com/oklahoma/basketball/teams/188310-poteau-pirates (SBLive fans: 6)

  • Away team: Sallisaw Black Diamonds — https://scorebooklive.com/oklahoma/basketball/teams/188953-sallisaw-black-diamonds (SBLive fans: 5)

Streaming and coverage

  • Poteau’s program links its NFHS Network page for possible streaming: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/poteau-high-school-poteau-ok/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Last meeting and storyline

  • In the Dec. 5 meeting, Sallisaw defeated Poteau 72-56. Expect both coaches to emphasize adjustments on defense and the boards; rematches between local programs often come down to execution in the fourth quarter.

Fan engagement and picks

  • Follow both teams on SBLive to get the latest updates and help grow each program’s fan base: Poteau (6 fans) and Sallisaw (5 fans). Picks are open on SBLive for fan engagement — make your pick for fun and show support for the team you want to see win. Note: SBLive fan counts and any projections can change; follow the teams and make picks to increase engagement.

Parking, weather and tickets

  • No official ticketing link or detailed weather forecast was provided. Check the game page for updates and local conditions before heading to the gym: https://scorebooklive.com/oklahoma/basketball/games/5975980-poteau-vs-sallisaw

Why it matters

This is a neighborhood rivalry with a recent history — Sallisaw’s Dec. win gives the visitors confidence, but playing in Poteau and in front of local fans gives the Pirates a chance to swing the season’s momentum. Expect a competitive game and follow live updates on SBLive.