Lassen at University Prep — Jan. 16 high school basketball preview
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Lassen travels to University Prep on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, for a Northern California league showdown at 4:30 p.m. PT at University Prep. The Lassen Grizzlies (0-0) visit the University Prep Panthers (0-0) as both programs open league play and look to establish early momentum.
Game details
| What | Info |
|—|—|
| Date | Friday, Jan. 16, 2026 |
| Time | 4:30 p.m. PT |
| Location | University Prep |
| Game page | Lassen vs. University Prep on SBLive |
| Home | University Prep Panthers (0-0) |
| Away | Lassen Grizzlies (0-0) |
Quick notes
- There’s no last-meeting information listed on ScoreBookLive for these teams, so Friday offers a fresh measuring stick for both squads.
- University Prep returns to action the following week at home vs. Central Valley on Wednesday, Jan. 21 (4:30 p.m.) — see the Panthers’ next-game page for details: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/6093106-central-valley-vs-university-prep.
Streaming and tickets
- Possible live coverage via each school’s NFHS Network page — availability and subscription terms may vary:
- University Prep NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/university-preparatory-school-redding-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive
- Lassen NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/lassen-high-school-susanville-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive
- No ticketing links are listed on the game page; check the home-school athletic site or the venue for parking and entry details.
Follow, pick and get involved
Fans: follow the teams on ScoreBookLive to get updates and boost their visibility — both teams currently show 0 followers on their SBLive team pages. Make your picks on ScoreBookLive for fun and to show support; note that picks are for fan engagement only and are not tied to any win-projection data. Numbers and streaming availability can change, so follow the game page on SBLive and each team’s page for the latest updates.
Who to watch and final thought
With no prior meeting listed and both teams at 0-0, Friday’s game is an early-season barometer. Expect coaches to use the opener to set tone on defense and establish rotations. This one could come down to which club executes late in the fourth quarter — a great reason to tune in or head to University Prep if you can.