Fair Haven Slaters at West Rutland Golden Horde — Jan. 3 high school basketball preview

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Fair Haven visits West Rutland for a Saturday afternoon clash at West Rutland High School.

• What: Fair Haven Slaters at West Rutland Golden Horde

• When: Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026 — 1 p.m. EST (tipoff)

• Where: West Rutland High School, West Rutland, Vt.

• Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/vermont/basketball/games/5936853-fair-haven-vs-west-rutland

This one-off meeting will pit the Slaters against the Golden Horde in a midseason matchup fans on both sides will want to mark on their calendars. The teams last met on Feb. 16, 2024; that game is on file at ScorebookLive and can be viewed here: https://scorebooklive.com/vermont/basketball/games/3773278-west-rutland-vs-fair-haven.

Streaming and tickets

• NFHS Network streams are available for both schools:

• West Rutland: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/west-rutland-school-west-rutland-vt/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

• Fair Haven: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/fair-haven-union-high-school-fair-haven-vt/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

• No ticketing information is listed on the ScorebookLive game page; check with the schools for admission details.

Notes for fans

• Follow the teams on SBLive to stay updated: West Rutland Golden Horde — https://scorebooklive.com/vermont/basketball/teams/513419-west-rutland-golden-horde-jv (15 fans on SBLive), Fair Haven Slaters — https://scorebooklive.com/vermont/basketball/teams/201649-fair-haven-slaters-jv (37 fans on SBLive).

• Make your picks on the game page to engage with other fans — picks are for fun and are not tied to any win_chance projections. Fan counts, picks and streaming availability can change, so follow your team and check the ScorebookLive game page for updates.

Weather

• The game is in West Rutland, Vt.; check local forecasts closer to tipoff for conditions around the gym and travel.

Stay tuned to the ScorebookLive game page for live updates and final scoring: https://scorebooklive.com/vermont/basketball/games/5936853-fair-haven-vs-west-rutland