Guardians host Mustangs in playoff clash at Justin Garza on Feb. 13

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Justin Garza High School will host a postseason showdown when the Justin Garza Guardians welcome the Tulare Western Mustangs on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. Tip is set for 6 p.m. PT at Justin Garza High School in Fresno. Full game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/6197120-tulare-western-vs-justin-garza

Quick facts

• Game: Tulare Western Mustangs at Justin Garza Guardians

• Date/time: Feb. 13, 2026, at 6 p.m. PT

• Location: Justin Garza High School (Fresno, Calif.)

• Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/6197120-tulare-western-vs-justin-garza

• Justin Garza team page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/564125-justin-garza-guardians

• Tulare Western team page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/161410-tulare-western-mustangs

Why this one matters

This is a playoff meeting with plenty on the line and a recent history between the teams. The Guardians defeated the Mustangs 77-55 in the last meeting on Jan. 2, 2025, at Tulare Western (game recap: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/4793174-justin-garza-vs-tulare-western). That result gives Justin Garza momentum and a blueprint to defend at home; Tulare Western will look for adjustments and a response in hostile territory.

Streaming and tickets

• Justin Garza broadcasts: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/justin-garza-high-school-fresno-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

• Tulare Western broadcasts: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/tulare-western-high-school-tulare-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

(Only streaming links provided above are available from the game data.)

Weather and notes

The contest is listed for Fresno, Calif.; check local forecasts before heading out. Follow the game page for any venue updates.

Get involved

Follow both teams on ScoreBook Live to increase their fan counts and stay updated: Justin Garza (https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/564125-justin-garza-guardians) and Tulare Western (https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/161410-tulare-western-mustangs). Fans can also make picks on ScoreBook Live — picks are for fun and separate from any win projections. Those follower and pick counts can change, so follow the teams and make your pick to show support.

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