Manchester at Napoleon boys basketball preview — Jan. 23, 7 p.m. Eastern

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Matchup details

• What: Manchester Flying Dutchmen at Napoleon Pirates (boys basketball)

• When: Friday, Jan. 23, 2026 — 7 p.m. Eastern (4 p.m. Pacific as listed)

• Where: Napoleon, Michigan

• Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/michigan/basketball/games/6072670-manchester-vs-napoleon

Why this one matters

Manchester travels to Napoleon for a late-January clash that could shape both teams’ momentum down the stretch. The Pirates host the Flying Dutchmen in Napoleon; you can find team pages here: Manchester Flying Dutchmen — https://scorebooklive.com/michigan/basketball/teams/175581-manchester-flying-dutchmen and Napoleon Pirates — https://scorebooklive.com/michigan/basketball/teams/176209-napoleon-pirates.

Last meeting

• The teams met on Dec. 5, 2025, with Manchester earning a 63-55 win. Game recap and box score: https://scorebooklive.com/michigan/basketball/games/6072643-napoleon-vs-manchester

Streaming and tickets

• Both schools list NFHS Network pages for potential streaming: Manchester — https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/manchester-high-school-manchester-mi/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive and Napoleon — https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/napoleon-high-school-napoleon-mi/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive. Check those links for live-stream availability and any pay-per-view details.

Notes, weather and SBLive engagement

• Weather details are available for Napoleon, Mich., for game day; check local forecasts as kickoff approaches.

• SBLive team pages show current fan and pick counts (Napoleon fans: 2; Manchester fans: 0). Those numbers can change — follow the teams on ScorebookLive to increase fan counts and join the pick’em for fun. Picks are for fan engagement only and are not connected to any win-projection data.

Stay connected

Bookmark the game page (https://scorebooklive.com/michigan/basketball/games/6072670-manchester-vs-napoleon) and follow both teams on SBLive for updates, live stats if available and postgame coverage. Make your pick and cheer on your team — every follow and pick helps build the rivalry.