Downey at Enochs — Boys basketball preview (Jan. 28, 7:30 p.m. PST)

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Enochs (James C.) HS -

Downey visits Enochs on Wednesday, Jan. 28, for a key league matchup at James C. Enochs High School in Modesto. Tip is set for 7:30 p.m. PST. Follow the official game page on SBLive for live updates: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5521832-downey-vs-enochs

Game details

Date/time: Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026 — 7:30 p.m. PST

Location: James C. Enochs High School (Enochs), Modesto, Calif.

Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5521832-downey-vs-enochs

Home: Enochs Eagles — https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/158197-enochs-eagles

Away: Downey Knights — https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/158215-downey-knights

Why this one matters

These two Modesto-area programs renew their rivalry with both teams looking to build momentum heading into the home stretch. The most recent meeting came on Feb. 7, 2024, at Thomas Downey High School, when Downey edged Enochs, 60-53. Expect a physical, inside-out contest and plenty of energy from the home crowd at Enochs.

Streaming and tickets

Enochs NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/james-c-enochs-high-school-modesto-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Downey NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/thomas-downey-high-school-modesto-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

(Only include the above streaming links if you plan to watch — no ticket links were provided in the game record.)

Follow, pick and engage

Follow both teams on SBLive to get roster updates, live score alerts and to grow each program’s fan count. Fans can also make picks on the game for fun — picks are for entertainment and are not tied to any predictive win-chance projections. SBLive numbers (fans, picks and projections) can change, so follow the teams and make your pick if you want to back the squad you want to see win.

Upcoming next games (from SBLive listings)

Enochs next: Enochs at Modesto — Jan. 30, 2026 (7:30 p.m.) — https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5815239-enochs-vs-modesto

Downey next: Pitman at Downey — Jan. 30, 2026 (7:30 p.m.) — https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5822583-pitman-vs-downey

Stay tuned to SBLive for pregame notes, live updates and final results.