North Eugene at Crater — Girls basketball preview, Jan. 9

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The Crater Comets will host the North Eugene Highlanders at Crater High School on Friday, Jan. 9. Tip is set for 7 p.m. PT as the two programs meet in Central Point for an early-season matchup fans will want to mark on their calendars.

Game details

  • When: Friday, Jan. 9, 2026 — 7 p.m. PT

  • Where: Crater High School, Central Point, Ore.

  • Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/oregon/girls-basketball/games/5621013-north-eugene-vs-crater

  • Home: Crater Comets — https://scorebooklive.com/oregon/girls-basketball/teams/181116-crater-comets

  • Away: North Eugene Highlanders — https://scorebooklive.com/oregon/girls-basketball/teams/182974-north-eugene-highlanders

A look back

These teams last met Feb. 7, 2025, at Crater, where the Comets posted a 71-31 victory. That lopsided result gives Crater momentum and a psychological edge, but early-season matchups can set fresh narratives — and North Eugene will be looking for a bounce-back performance on enemy hardwood. See the last meeting here: https://scorebooklive.com/oregon/girls-basketball/games/5182358-north-eugene-vs-crater

Streaming and ticketing

  • The game may stream on the NFHS Network through the teams’ NFHS pages — check the links below for availability and any subscription requirements:

  • Crater NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/crater-high-school-central-point-or/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

  • North Eugene NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/north-eugene-high-school-eugene-or/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Fan notes and engagement

  • Crater currently shows 9 fans on its SBLive team page; North Eugene shows 0. These numbers change — follow teams on SBLive to increase their fan counts.

  • Picks on SBLive are for fun and fan engagement. They do not determine win projections; all numbers and projections can change leading up to tipoff. If you want to support a team, follow them and make a pick at their team page.

Follow the game on SBLive and check the game page for updates, lineups and final scores: https://scorebooklive.com/oregon/girls-basketball/games/5621013-north-eugene-vs-crater