Hardin County hosts Gallatin County in Tuesday nonleague game

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Hardin County Cougars host the Gallatin County Hawks on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. Tip is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. Central at Hardin County High School in Elizabethtown, Ill. Follow the matchup on ScorebookLive: https://scorebooklive.com/illinois/basketball/games/6159152-gallatin-county-vs-hardin-county

Game links

• Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/illinois/basketball/games/6159152-gallatin-county-vs-hardin-county

• Hardin County Cougars: https://scorebooklive.com/illinois/basketball/teams/165782-hardin-county-cougars

• Gallatin County Hawks: https://scorebooklive.com/illinois/basketball/teams/211057-gallatin-county-hawks

Why this one matters

This nonleague tilt pits two Southern Illinois programs in a mid-February clash that could shape momentum down the stretch. In their last meeting on Jan. 23 at Gallatin County, Hardin County walked away with a 50-38 victory (box score and recap: https://scorebooklive.com/illinois/basketball/games/6154982-hardin-county-vs-gallatin-county). Expect both teams to look for better balance on offense and tighter defense as the calendar turns toward postseason play.

Streaming and tickets

• Both schools list NFHS Network streams:

• Hardin County NFHS: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/hardin-county-high-school-elizabethtown-il/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

• Gallatin County NFHS: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/gallatin-county-high-school-junction-il/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

(If you plan to attend, check the NFHS links for streaming or any ticket information from the schools.)

Notes for fans

• Weather: forecast data is available for Elizabethtown, Ill.; check local conditions before you head out.

• Follow the teams on ScorebookLive to get roster updates, live scoring and alerts. Fans and pick counts can change — follow your team to increase their fan count and make picks for fun (picks are for engagement and do not affect win projections).

Upcoming next games

• Hardin County next: at Crab Orchard on Feb. 20, 2026 — https://scorebooklive.com/illinois/basketball/games/6160026-hardin-county-vs-crab-orchard

• Gallatin County next: Crab Orchard at Gallatin County on Feb. 19, 2026 — https://scorebooklive.com/illinois/basketball/games/6159787-crab-orchard-vs-gallatin-county

Make sure to follow the game page and both team pages on ScorebookLive for updates, live scoring and to join the picks — and check NFHS Network if you can’t make it to Elizabethtown.