Riverdale Rams at Mercer County Golden Eagles — Friday, Feb. 13, 2026 (7 p.m. Central)

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Game details

What: Riverdale Rams at Mercer County Golden Eagles (non-league)

When: Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, at 7 p.m. Central

Where: Mercer County High School, Aledo, Ill.

Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/illinois/basketball/games/6158645-riverdale-vs-mercer-county

Mercer County team page: https://scorebooklive.com/illinois/basketball/teams/167367-mercer-county-golden-eagles

Riverdale team page: https://scorebooklive.com/illinois/basketball/teams/169023-riverdale-rams

Preview

Riverdale heads to Aledo to face Mercer County on Friday night in a non-league matchup that could carry momentum for both teams down the stretch. The two met earlier this season on Jan. 9 in Port Byron, where Mercer County took a 59-51 decision — a result Riverdale will be looking to avenge on Mercer County’s home floor.

Why it matters

Last meeting: Mercer County defeated Riverdale 59-51 at Port Byron on Jan. 9. (Box score and recap: https://scorebooklive.com/illinois/basketball/games/6151861-mercer-county-vs-riverdale)

Look for: defensive adjustments from Riverdale after the Jan. 9 loss, and for Mercer County to protect home court in Aledo.

Streaming and tickets

Mercer County NFHS Network stream: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/mercer-county-high-school-aledo-il/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Riverdale NFHS Network stream: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/riverdale-high-school-port-byron-il/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Notes for fans

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