El Capitan at Golden Valley — Girls basketball preview (Jan. 22, 2026)
Golden Valley HS - Merced -
El Capitan travels to Golden Valley in Merced on Thursday, Jan. 22. Tip is set for 7:15 p.m. PST at Golden Valley High School — catch the official game page on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5843915-el-capitan-vs-golden-valley
Quick facts
- Matchup: Golden Valley Cougars (home) vs. El Capitan Gauchos (away)
- When: Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026 — 7:15 p.m. PST
- Where: Golden Valley HS — Merced
What to watch
The two Merced-area programs renew their rivalry on Thursday. Their last meeting came Jan. 9, 2023, at El Capitan, a 34-15 victory for the Gauchos — full box and recap available here: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/2456259-el-capitan-vs-golden-valley
Team and fan notes
- Golden Valley on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/teams/158010-golden-valley-cougars (fans: 1)
- El Capitan on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/teams/207290-el-capitan-gauchos (fans: 2)
- Make a pick for fun on the game page; picks are for fan engagement and are not tied to any win projections. Those numbers can change — follow the teams you want to support to increase their fan counts.
Streaming and next games
- Golden Valley NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/golden-valley-high-school-merced-merced-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive
- El Capitan NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/el-capitan-high-school-merced-merced-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive
Upcoming on SBLive
- Golden Valley next: Golden Valley at Merced — Jan. 27, 2026 (game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5786372-golden-valley-vs-merced)
- El Capitan next: El Capitan at Los Banos — Jan. 27, 2026 (game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5850477-el-capitan-vs-los-banos)
Get involved
Follow both teams on SBLive and drop a pick on the game page to show support. Picks are just for fun — follow the teams you want to see grow, and check back as fan totals and picks may change.