Arroyo Dons visit Alhambra Bulldogs in nonleague opener on Dec. 5

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Arroyo (San Lorenzo) travels to Alhambra (Martinez) on Friday, Dec. 5, for a nonleague boys basketball game at 4:30 p.m. PT. The matchup will be played at Alhambra High School; full game details are on the SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5884413-arroyo-vs-alhambra

Both teams enter the season opener listed at 0-0. The visiting Arroyo Dons (team page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/160183-arroyo-dons-jv) bring a small but growing fan base (2 SBLive fans listed), while the host Alhambra Bulldogs (team page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/157903-alhambra-bulldogs-jv) currently show 0 fans on SBLive. There is no head-to-head history listed for this matchup.

Why this one matters

• Early nonleague tests like this one can set the tone for league play later in the season. Both clubs are 0-0, so expect coaches to use the opener to evaluate rotations and set defensive tone.

• Follow each team’s season pages for updates and box scores: Arroyo Dons — https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/160183-arroyo-dons-jv; Alhambra Bulldogs — https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/157903-alhambra-bulldogs-jv.

Streaming and additional links

• Alhambra’s NFHS Network page: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/alhambra-high-school-martinez-martinez-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

• Arroyo’s NFHS Network page: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/arroyo-high-school-san-lorenzo-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Note: If you can’t make the game in person, check the NFHS links above for possible livestream options. No ticketing links are listed on the SBLive game page.

Get involved

• Follow both teams on SBLive to get real-time updates and help grow their fan counts. Alhambra next hosts AIMS College Prep at 6 p.m. (https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5900317-aims-college-prep-vs-alhambra). Arroyo’s next scheduled game is Dec. 8 vs. Convent & Stuart Hall (https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5793321-convent-stuart-hall-vs-arroyo).

• Make your picks on SBLive for fun — picks are fan engagement only and do not affect any win projections. SBLive follower counts and pick totals can change; follow the teams and make your pick for the one you want to see win.

Full game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5884413-arroyo-vs-alhambra

Stay tuned to SBLive for scores, live updates and postgame coverage.