Newport at Walnut Ridge — Girls Basketball Preview (Jan. 26, 2026)

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Newport Greyhounds travel to Walnut Ridge on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, to take on the Walnut Ridge Bobcats in a league game at Walnut Ridge High School. Tip is scheduled for 6 p.m. CST. Follow the game on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/arkansas/girls-basketball/games/5924191-newport-vs-walnut-ridge

Last meeting: The teams last met Dec. 19, 2025, when Walnut Ridge edged Newport 42-37 (final). That Dec. 19 game is in the SBLive archive if you want a refresher: https://scorebooklive.com/arkansas/girls-basketball/games/5533104-walnut-ridge-vs-newport. Walnut Ridge (https://scorebooklive.com/arkansas/girls-basketball/teams/157195-walnut-ridge-bobcats) currently has 46 fans on SBLive and Newport (https://scorebooklive.com/arkansas/girls-basketball/teams/158612-newport-greyhounds) has 25 — follow the teams to grow those totals and show your support.

Streaming and tickets

Walnut Ridge NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/walnut-ridge-high-school-walnut-ridge-ar/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Newport NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/newport-high-school-newport-ar/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

(If a single game stream is available, it will typically appear on the home school’s NFHS Network page above.)

Notes and how you can get involved

Game page on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/arkansas/girls-basketball/games/5924191-newport-vs-walnut-ridge — follow the game for updates and to make picks.

Picks on SBLive are for fan engagement and fun; they do not reflect any win-chance projections. Numbers such as fan counts and picks can change — follow the teams you want to support.

Preview wrap: Walnut Ridge will look to build on the Dec. 19 win over Newport, while the Greyhounds aim for a road response. For live updates, follow the game and both teams on SBLive and check the NFHS Network links above for possible streaming.