Monticello hosts Star City in Central Arkansas showdown
Monticello, AR -
Monticello Billies vs. Star City Bulldogs — Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, 5:30 p.m. CST at Monticello, Ark.
The Monticello Billies play host to the Star City Bulldogs on Thursday in a Central Arkansas league matchup. The game is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Central (local) at Monticello. Follow the official game page on SBLive for updates: https://scorebooklive.com/arkansas/girls-basketball/games/5995820-monticello-vs-star-city
Key links
- Monticello Billies: https://scorebooklive.com/arkansas/girls-basketball/teams/158320-monticello-billies (fans: 47)
- Star City Bulldogs: https://scorebooklive.com/arkansas/girls-basketball/teams/160956-star-city-bulldogs (fans: 64)
Quick note from their last meeting
The teams last met on Feb. 14, 2025, when Star City edged Monticello, 51-48. Expect a physical, close game given that recent result — a one-possession difference that could carry added intensity into this rematch.
Streaming and broadcast info
- Broadcasts for both schools are often available on the NFHS Network (may require subscription):
- Monticello NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/monticello-high-school-monticello-ar/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive
- Star City NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/star-city-high-school-star-city-ar/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive
Follow, support and make your pick
Follow both teams on SBLive to get roster updates, live stats and to boost fan counts. Make a pick on the game page for fun — picks are for fan engagement only and are not tied to any win_chance projections. Those numbers and fan totals can change, so follow the teams and check the game page for the latest info: https://scorebooklive.com/arkansas/girls-basketball/games/5995820-monticello-vs-star-city
Be there or tune in — close rivalry games like this often decide league positioning and make for great high-school basketball.