Marion County hosts Fayette County in nonleague girls basketball clash Saturday
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Marion County will host Fayette County in a nonleague girls basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. Tip is scheduled for 1 p.m. Central at Marion County (game page: https://scorebooklive.com/alabama/girls-basketball/games/5984141-fayette-county-vs-marion-county).
Quick facts
- Teams: Marion County Red Raiders (home) vs. Fayette County Tigers (away)
- Date/time: Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026 — 1 p.m. Central
- Location: Marion County (see team page for school information)
- Last meeting: Dec. 12, 2025 — Marion County won 79-42 at Fayette County (game recap: https://scorebooklive.com/alabama/girls-basketball/games/5787774-marion-county-vs-fayette-county)
Why this one matters
Marion County will try to build on the decisive win in December when the Red Raiders rolled to a 79-42 victory at Fayette County. Fayette County will be looking for a rebound on the road; these nonleague matchups are a chance for both programs to sharpen lineups and momentum heading deeper into the season.
Streaming
- Marion County NFHS stream: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/marion-county-high-school-buena-vista-al/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive
- Fayette County NFHS stream: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/fayette-county-high-school-fayetteville-al/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive
Weather
Weather metadata is available for Guin, Ala., at the scheduled game time; check local forecasts before you head to the gym.
Fan notes & engagement
- Marion County fans on SBLive: 24 • Fayette County fans on SBLive: 12
- Picks on the game: 0 (Picks are for fun and may change — follow the teams and make a pick for the team you want to see win.)
Follow and stay connected
Follow both teams on SBLive to get updates and to help grow their fan counts. Visit the game page for live scoring, updates and to make picks: https://scorebooklive.com/alabama/girls-basketball/games/5984141-fayette-county-vs-marion-county
(Streaming links and team pages above are provided by SBLive; streaming availability and SBLive figures may change.)