Gold Beach Panthers at Illinois Valley Cougars — Girls basketball preview, Friday, Jan. 16

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Gold Beach heads to Illinois Valley for a Midwinter league test Friday, Jan. 16. Tip is set for 6 p.m. PT at Illinois Valley High School in Cave Junction, Ore. — full game info is on the SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/oregon/girls-basketball/games/5824118-gold-beach-vs-illinois-valley

Quick game details

• When: Friday, Jan. 16 — 6 p.m. PT

• Where: Illinois Valley High School, Cave Junction, Ore.

• Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/oregon/girls-basketball/games/5824118-gold-beach-vs-illinois-valley

• Home: Illinois Valley Cougars — https://scorebooklive.com/oregon/girls-basketball/teams/189927-illinois-valley-cougars

• Away: Gold Beach Panthers — https://scorebooklive.com/oregon/girls-basketball/teams/181103-gold-beach-panthers

What to watch

Illinois Valley and Gold Beach last met at the Cougars’ gym on Feb. 10, 2025, when Illinois Valley posted a 49-32 victory (box score and recap: https://scorebooklive.com/oregon/girls-basketball/games/5328366-gold-beach-vs-illinois-valley). Both programs will be looking to build momentum as the season unfolds; check SBLive for updated records and stats as the week progresses.

Streaming and travel notes

• Streaming: Both schools list NFHS Network pages where coverage or replays may appear — Illinois Valley: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/illinois-valley-high-school-cave-junction-or/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive; Gold Beach: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/gold-beach-high-school-gold-beach-or/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

• Tickets: No ticket link provided — contact Illinois Valley High School for box office info.

• Weather/travel: The game is in Cave Junction, Ore.; check local forecasts for travel conditions if you plan to attend.

Fan engagement — follow and pick

Illinois Valley currently shows 0 SBLive fans and Gold Beach shows 1 fan on their team pages, with zero picks recorded for this matchup. These numbers can change — follow the teams on SBLive to increase their fan counts and make picks in the pick’em to show support. Picks are for fun fan engagement and are not tied to any win‑chance projections; SBLive projections and follower totals may change as more fans interact.

Follow the links above to the SBLive game page and each team’s profile for live updates, rosters, and postgame coverage. Be there early — small‑town rivalry nights in Oregon high school hoops often deliver the best stories.