Rancho Verde Mustangs at Orange Vista Coyotes — Jan. 9 JV girls basketball preview

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Rancho Verde visits Orange Vista on Friday, Jan. 9, for a Pacific League junior varsity matchup at Orange Vista High. Tip is scheduled for 4 p.m. PT. Both teams enter the game at 0-0 as the early portion of the season gets underway.

Game at a glance

  • Date: Friday, Jan. 9, 2026

  • Time: 4 p.m. PT

  • Location: Orange Vista High School (home: Orange Vista Coyotes)

Why this one matters

Early-season league games set the tone, and with no recent meeting on file between these programs, Friday gives both teams a clean slate. Rancho Verde opens its stretch of league play and is scheduled to stream content through NFHS Network for fans who can’t make the trip. Orange Vista will look to defend home court and build momentum before its next matchup at Perris on Jan. 14.

Streaming and tickets

  • Streaming: Rancho Verde lists an NFHS Network page for its broadcasts: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/rancho-verde-high-school-moreno-valley-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

  • Ticketing: No ticket links provided. Check the host school for on-site entry information.

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