Stone Ridge Christian vs. Waterford preview: Knights host Wildcats on Jan. 7 in Merced

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The Stone Ridge Christian Knights host the Waterford Wildcats on Wednesday, Jan. 7, at 5:30 p.m. PST at Stone Ridge Christian High School in Merced. This nonconference/league matchup (check local listings) features two Central Valley squads looking to establish early-season momentum.

Game details

When: Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026 — 5:30 p.m. PST

Where: Stone Ridge Christian High School, Merced, Calif.

Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5916358-stone-ridge-christian-vs-waterford

Home: Stone Ridge Christian Knights — https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/teams/148687-stone-ridge-christian-knights

Away: Waterford Wildcats — https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/teams/161738-waterford-wildcats

What to watch

The last time these programs met was Dec. 26, 2019, at Big Valley Christian, when Stone Ridge Christian edged Waterford, 40-31. That result is the most recent head-to-head on file, so expect both teams to lean on familiar personnel and local rivalries as they try to set the tone for the rest of January.

Weather and logistics

Location forecast listing: Merced, CA (game time). Check local weather before you go — conditions can change.

Streaming and tickets

Fans should check the teams’ NFHS Network pages for possible streaming: Stone Ridge Christian — https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/stone-ridge-christian-high-school-merced-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive; Waterford — https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/waterford-high-school-waterford-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Fan engagement

Current SBLive follower counts: Stone Ridge Christian (2), Waterford (1). Picks on the SBLive game page: 0. These numbers may change — follow the teams you want to support and make a pick for fun. Picks are for fan engagement only and are not tied to any win projections.

Quick look ahead

Stone Ridge Christian next: at Gustine — Friday, Jan. 9, 5:30 p.m. PST (https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5868506-stone-ridge-christian-vs-gustine)

Waterford next: at Delhi — Thursday, Jan. 8, 6 p.m. PST (https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5809975-waterford-vs-delhi)

Be sure to follow both teams on SBLive and check the game page for last-minute updates, streaming options and final start times. Get out and support local high school basketball — these Central Valley matchups are where futures are built.