Whitko at Northfield — Game preview for Friday, Jan. 23 (7:45 p.m. EST)

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Whitko visits Northfield for a Northeast Indiana league showdown Friday, Jan. 23, with tip scheduled for 7:45 p.m. EST at Northfield High School in Wabash, Ind. The Norseman host the Wildcats in a game that pits Whitko’s physical style against Northfield’s home-court energy.

Game details

Game: Whitko Wildcats at Northfield Norseman

Date: Friday, Jan. 23, 2026

Time: 7:45 p.m. EST (game time converted from PST)

Location: Northfield High School — Wabash, Ind.

Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/indiana/basketball/games/6100820-whitko-vs-northfield

Northfield on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/indiana/basketball/teams/59417-northfield-norseman

Whitko on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/indiana/basketball/teams/64489-whitko-wildcats

What to watch

The teams last met Jan. 24, 2025, when Whitko topped Northfield 59-40 — a reminder that Whitko can impose its will on both ends of the floor. Friday’s game gives Northfield a chance to even the score at home; Whitko will look to continue the momentum that carried it in the previous meeting.

Streaming and tickets

Northfield NFHS Network page (possible live stream/supporting team broadcast): https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/northfield-high-school-wabash-in/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Whitko NFHS Network page (possible live stream/supporting team broadcast): https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/whitko-high-school-south-whitley-in/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Note: no ticket link is provided on the SBLive game page. If you plan to attend, check with Northfield High School or the teams’ NFHS pages for venue and streaming options.

Fan engagement — follow and pick’em

On SBLive, Whitko currently shows 4 fans and Northfield 3. Picks for this matchup are open on the game page; picks are for fun and help fan engagement but are not tied to any win-projection data. These numbers and pick totals may change as more fans follow teams or make picks — follow your team and make a pick if you want to show support.

Weather note

The game is indoors in Wabash, Ind.; current game data lists the location but no weather advisory that would affect the contest.

Follow the game and both teams on SBLive to get updates, support your program and join the conversation: https://scorebooklive.com/indiana/basketball/games/6100820-whitko-vs-northfield

(Info from SBLive and team NFHS pages.)