Excel at Hillcrest - Evergreen: Playoff game set for 6 p.m. CST on Feb. 6

Monroe County High School -

Excel Panthers travel to Monroe County High School to take on the Hillcrest - Evergreen Jaguars in a playoff game at 6 p.m. CST Friday, Feb. 6. Fans can find full game details on the SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/alabama/basketball/games/6167435-excel-vs-hillcrest-evergreen.

Game links

  • Game: https://scorebooklive.com/alabama/basketball/games/6167435-excel-vs-hillcrest-evergreen

  • Hillcrest - Evergreen Jaguars: https://scorebooklive.com/alabama/basketball/teams/154503-hillcrest-evergreen-jaguars (SBLive fans: 14)

  • Excel Panthers: https://scorebooklive.com/alabama/basketball/teams/205406-excel-panthers (SBLive fans: 1)

What to watch

  • Last meeting: The teams met Dec. 16, 2025, with Hillcrest - Evergreen edging Excel, 54-46. Full recap and box score from that meeting: https://scorebooklive.com/alabama/basketball/games/5650406-excel-vs-hillcrest-evergreen

  • Stakes: This is a postseason matchup with both teams looking to advance; expect a physical game and adjustments from each side after their December meeting.

Streaming and tickets

  • Check the NFHS Network pages for possible live-stream information: Hillcrest - Evergreen NFHS page — https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/hillcrestevergreen-high-school-evergreen-al/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

  • Excel NFHS page — https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/excel-high-school-stockton-al/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

  • No ticket links are provided on the SBLive game entry; check the game page above or the host site for ticket details.

Get involved

  • Follow both teams on SBLive to stay updated and help grow their fan counts.

  • Make your pick at the game page for fun — picks are a fan engagement feature and not tied to any official win projections. SBLive numbers (fans, picks and any win-chance projections) can change, so follow the teams and check back for updates if you want to influence fan counts or see how the matchup trends.