Rancho Verde at Paloma Valley — Girls basketball preview (Jan. 7, 2026)

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Rancho Verde visits Paloma Valley on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, for a league game at Paloma Valley High School in Menifee. Tipoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. Pacific. Fans can follow the matchup on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5439936-rancho-verde-vs-paloma-valley

Quick facts

• Game: Rancho Verde Mustangs at Paloma Valley Wildcats

• Date/time: Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026 — 4 p.m. Pacific

• Location: Paloma Valley High School (Menifee, Calif.)

• SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5439936-rancho-verde-vs-paloma-valley

• Paloma Valley team page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/teams/159123-paloma-valley-wildcats-jv

• Rancho Verde team page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/teams/161546-rancho-verde-mustangs-jv

Why this one matters

The Wildcats will host the Mustangs in what should be a competitive league test — their last meeting was a classic. On Jan. 24, 2024, Paloma Valley edged Rancho Verde 45-43 in a tight game (full recap and details: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/3333893-paloma-valley-vs-rancho-verde). Expect both teams to remember that finish and play with added intensity.

Weather and broadcast

• Weather: Forecast available for Menifee, Calif., on the game day — check local conditions before heading out.

• Streaming: Games involving both schools have previously been available on the NFHS Network. Paloma Valley: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/paloma-valley-high-school-menifee-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive. Rancho Verde: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/rancho-verde-high-school-moreno-valley-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive.

Fan notes and how to get involved

Both teams currently show zero fans and zero picks on SBLive — those numbers can change quickly. Follow the Paloma Valley and Rancho Verde team pages above to increase the fan count, and make your pick on the game page for fun. Picks are for fan engagement only and are not tied to any win projections; all SBLive numbers may change as more fans join and make picks.

Follow SBLive for updates, scores and coverage as kickoff approaches.