Gustine Reds at Modesto Christian Crusaders — Girls basketball preview (Jan. 15, 2026)
Modesto Christian School -
Gustine (Calif.) travels to Modesto Christian School for a Central Valley league matchup on Thursday, Jan. 15. Tip is set for 5:30 p.m. PT at Modesto Christian School in Salida/Modesto; the game page is on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5867665-gustine-vs-modesto-christian.
Key details
- Matchup: Gustine Reds at Modesto Christian Crusaders
- Date/time: 5:30 p.m. PT, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026
- Location: Modesto Christian School
- SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5867665-gustine-vs-modesto-christian
Context and storyline
There’s no last meeting on file between these programs in the provided data, so Thursday’s game is a fresh look at how the Gustine Reds and Modesto Christian Crusaders match up this season. Modesto Christian will enjoy the home-court edge at Modesto Christian School, while Gustine heads into town looking to make an early statement as the schedule gets into league play.
Streaming and additional links
- Modesto Christian NFHS stream: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/modesto-christian-high-school-modesto-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive
- Gustine NFHS stream: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/gustine-high-school-gustine-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive
(Only use the links above if the schools are streaming the game on NFHS Network.)
What to watch
- Look for which team controls tempo early and how each defends the perimeter. Home-court familiarity can be a factor late in a close game.
- Next games: Modesto Christian heads to Waterford on Jan. 20 (https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5916000-modesto-christian-vs-waterford). Gustine travels to Le Grand on Jan. 20 (https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5772001-gustine-vs-le-grand).
Fan engagement — follow and pick
- Follow the teams on SBLive: Modesto Christian Crusaders (3 fans currently) and Gustine Reds (2 fans currently).
- Make your pick on SBLive for fun and to show support — picks are fan engagement only and do not affect any win_chance projections.
Note: Fan counts and picks may change leading up to the game. Follow the teams and make your picks if you want to boost support and be part of the conversation on SBLive.