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South Salem at Corvallis — High school boys basketball preview (Dec. 9, 2025)

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Game at a glance

  • What: South Salem Saxons at Corvallis Spartans (non-league)

  • When: Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025 — 6:30 p.m. PST

  • Where: Corvallis High School — Corvallis, Ore.

  • Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/oregon/basketball/games/5824098-south-salem-vs-corvallis

Why this one matters

The South Salem Saxons (https://scorebooklive.com/oregon/basketball/teams/135842-south-salem-saxons) head north to face the Corvallis Spartans (https://scorebooklive.com/oregon/basketball/teams/83493-corvallis-spartans) in what shapes up as an early-season measuring stick. Both teams enter the matchup looking to set a tone for the season — the game is listed at 6:30 p.m. PST at Corvallis High School on Tuesday, Dec. 9. Fans can follow the action on the ScorebookLive game page above.

Last meeting and storyline

South Salem won the most recent meeting, an 86-54 decision at South Salem on Dec. 10, 2024 (box score and recap: https://scorebooklive.com/oregon/basketball/games/4737354-corvallis-vs-south-salem). That lopsided result gives the Saxons a clear psychological edge, but a road atmosphere in Corvallis can flip any early-season narrative. Corvallis (12 fans on SBLive) and South Salem (24 fans on SBLive) will both be looking for early momentum; follow the team pages above to increase fan counts and stay connected.

Streaming and tickets

  • South Salem NFHS stream: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/south-salem-high-school-salem-or/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

  • Corvallis NFHS stream: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/corvallis-high-school-corvallis-or/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

(If you plan to watch, check the NFHS Network links above for streaming availability. No ticket link was provided.)

What to watch

  • South Salem’s offensive burst from the last meeting — can they replicate it on the road?

  • Corvallis’ response at home after a heavy loss last season.

  • Early-season rotations and which freshmen or bench players earn meaningful minutes.

Weather and logistics

ScorebookLive lists the game under Corvallis, Ore.; check local forecasts for arrival conditions. Plan to arrive early for parking and gym seating.

Fan engagement — follow, pick and watch

Follow both teams on ScorebookLive to get updates and help grow their fan counts:

  • South Salem: https://scorebooklive.com/oregon/basketball/teams/135842-south-salem-saxons

  • Corvallis: https://scorebooklive.com/oregon/basketball/teams/83493-corvallis-spartans

Make your picks on ScorebookLive for fun — picks are fan engagement only and separate from any win projections. Those projections and pick totals can change, so follow the teams and make picks for the team you want to see win.

Upcoming after this game

  • Corvallis next scheduled game (per SBLive): Corvallis at Roseburg — https://scorebooklive.com/oregon/basketball/games/5869727-corvallis-vs-roseburg

  • South Salem next scheduled game (per SBLive): South Albany vs South Salem — https://scorebooklive.com/oregon/basketball/games/5776082-south-albany-vs-south-salem

Get to the gym early and enjoy a competitive early-season matchup — this one could set the tone for both programs.