Buena Park at Costa Mesa: Game preview for Thursday, Jan. 8

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Buena Park travels to Costa Mesa for a league showdown Thursday, Jan. 8. Tipoff is set for 3:30 p.m. PT in Costa Mesa. Fans can find live updates, roster details and the official game page here: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5774337-buena-park-vs-costa-mesa

Quick facts

  • Date/time: Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026 — 3:30 p.m. PT

  • Location: Costa Mesa (home: Costa Mesa Mustangs) — game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5774337-buena-park-vs-costa-mesa

  • Home: Costa Mesa Mustangs — https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/207219-costa-mesa-mustangs-fr

  • Away: Buena Park Coyotes — https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/155849-buena-park-coyotes-fr

  • Records: Both teams enter the game 0-0 on the season

What to watch

The Coyotes and Mustangs haven’t met in the regular season since a Dec. 13, 2021 game in Costa Mesa, when Buena Park posted a 30-18 win. That recent history gives this matchup some added spice — especially early in the season when establish­ing momentum matters.

Weather & logistics

A weather forecast is listed for Costa Mesa for the game time; check local conditions closer to tipoff and on the game page for any updates.

Streaming

  • Costa Mesa NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/costa-mesa-high-school-costa-mesa-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

  • Buena Park NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/buena-park-high-school-buena-park-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Follow, pick and engage

Follow both teams on SBLive for roster updates, live scoring and to increase their fan counts: follow Costa Mesa and follow Buena Park. Head to the game page to make your pick — picks are for fun and help drive fan engagement. Note: follower counts and pick totals may change, and any win-chance projections on SBLive can shift as rosters and conditions change. Make your pick for the team you want to see win and check back for updates.