Buena Bulldogs travel to Ventura Cougars on Jan. 15 — JV girls basketball preview

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Game details

• What: Buena Bulldogs at Ventura Cougars (JV girls basketball)

• When: 5:30 p.m. PT, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026

• Where: Ventura High School — Ventura, Calif.

• Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5802917-buena-vs-ventura

Teams to watch

• Ventura Cougars — team page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/teams/161591-ventura-cougars-jv (fans on SBLive: 0)

• Buena Bulldogs — team page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/teams/161583-buena-bulldogs-jv (fans on SBLive: 1)

Streaming and how to follow

• Ventura NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/ventura-high-school-ventura-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

• Buena NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/buena-high-school-ventura-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Note: NFHS Network streams often require a subscription.

What to expect

This mid-January meeting in Ventura gives both squads an opportunity to sharpen their rotations and build momentum as the season progresses. There is no recent meeting listed between these programs in the game data provided, so Thursday’s matchup offers a fresh look at how these players match up on the court. Keep an eye on bench minutes and early-season adjustments — JV games are where future varsity contributors often make their case.

Fan engagement

• Make picks and support your team on the game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5802917-buena-vs-ventura

• Picks on SBLive are for fun and meant to boost engagement; they are not tied to win-projection models. Current picks: Ventura 0, Buena 0. Fan counts on SBLive can change — follow the teams you want to see succeed to increase their visibility.

Looking ahead

• Ventura’s next listed game: TBA at Ventura — https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5888556-tba-vs-ventura

• Buena’s next listed game: Buena at Oxnard, 5:30 p.m., Jan. 20 — https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5802932-buena-vs-oxnard

Follow both teams on SBLive and check the game page for live updates, roster notes and any last-minute changes.