Cherokee County at Sand Rock — Jan. 8 JV preview

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Cherokee County travels to Sand Rock on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, for a junior varsity showdown. Tip is set for 5 p.m. Central at Sand Rock (listed as 3 p.m. PST on the schedule). Find the game on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/alabama/basketball/games/5760731-cherokee-county-vs-sand-rock

Quick facts

  • When: Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026 — 5 p.m. Central

  • Where: Sand Rock (home: Sand Rock Wildcats)

  • SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/alabama/basketball/games/5760731-cherokee-county-vs-sand-rock

Last meeting

When these teams last met on Jan. 16, 2025, Cherokee County handled Sand Rock 53-22. That result gives Cherokee County some momentum heading into this meeting and gives Sand Rock a chance to answer at home.

Streaming / tickets

  • Both programs list NFHS Network pages for school streaming: Sand Rock — https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/sand-rock-school-sand-rock-al/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive; Cherokee County — https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/cherokee-county-high-school-centre-al/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Note: No ticket links were provided. Check the team pages or NFHS Network for any updated streaming or ticket information.

Weather

A forecast is available for the area (Leesburg, Ala.) for the Jan. 8 date; fans should check local conditions before heading out.

Follow and engage

  • Cherokee County currently has 6 fans on SBLive; Sand Rock has 5. Follow your team on SBLive to grow the fan base and get alerts.

  • Make your picks on SBLive for fun — picks are fan engagement only and are not tied to any win_chance projections. Numbers and projections can change, so follow both teams and keep your picks up to date.

Stay tuned to SBLive for updates, final rosters and in-game coverage as the matchup approaches.