Bear River at Center — Girls basketball preview (Jan. 7, 2026)

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The Bear River Bruins travel to Center HS in Antelope, Calif., to face the Center Cougars on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026. Tip is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. PST. Follow the game on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5915971-bear-river-vs-center

Quick facts

• Matchup: Center Cougars (home) vs. Bear River Bruins (away)

• When: Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026 — 6:30 p.m. PST

• Where: Center HS, Antelope, Calif.

• Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5915971-bear-river-vs-center

Background and storyline

These two programs last met on Jan. 4, 2023, at Bear River (game details: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/2707278-bear-river-vs-center). Expect a physical league matchup as Bear River visits Antelope — check the SBLive game page for updates, lineup news and scoring once the teams release them.

Streaming and tickets

• Center High School (Antelope) NFHS Network page: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/center-high-school-antelope-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

• Bear River High School NFHS Network page: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/bear-river-high-school-grass-valley-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Note: Use the NFHS Network links above to confirm live-stream availability. SBLive will carry game updates on the linked game page.

What’s next

• Center’s next scheduled game: Center at Colfax, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026 — 6:30 p.m. PST (https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5906910-center-vs-colfax)

• Bear River’s next scheduled game: Lincoln at Bear River, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026 — 6:30 p.m. PST (https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5839205-lincoln-vs-bear-river)

Get involved

Follow both teams on SBLive to get roster updates, live scoring and coverage — following increases a team’s fan count. Make your picks on SBLive for fun and engagement; picks are fan-driven and do not affect official win projections. These numbers can change, so check back often and make the pick for the team you want to see win.

Weather note

The game is in Antelope, Calif.; check your local forecast before heading out for conditions at tipoff.