Marlette at Ubly — Boys basketball preview for Jan. 23

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Marlette travels to Ubly on Friday, Jan. 23, for a league matchup at Ubly High School. Tip is set for 7 p.m. Eastern (4 p.m. Pacific). Fans can follow the game’s live coverage on ScoreBook Live: https://scorebooklive.com/michigan/basketball/games/6072837-marlette-vs-ubly

Quick facts

• Game: Marlette Red Raiders at Ubly Bearcats

• When: 7 p.m. Eastern, Friday, Jan. 23, 2026

• Where: Ubly High School — Ubly, Mich.

• Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/michigan/basketball/games/6072837-marlette-vs-ubly

• Ubly team page: https://scorebooklive.com/michigan/basketball/teams/178673-ubly-bearcats

• Marlette team page: https://scorebooklive.com/michigan/basketball/teams/175663-marlette-red-raiders

Why this one matters

These regional rivals meet a little more than a year after Ubly handled Marlette 72-46 on Feb. 19, 2025 (game recap: https://scorebooklive.com/michigan/basketball/games/5087056-ubly-vs-marlette). The Bearcats will look to protect home court; the Red Raiders will try to flip the script on the road. With both programs carrying local pride and playoff positioning on the line in league play, expect a physical game and a lively crowd in Ubly.

Streaming and broadcast

• Ubly NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/ubly-high-school-ubly-mi/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

• Marlette NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/marlette-high-school-marlette-mi/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Ticketing

• No official ticket link provided. Check the Ubly school athletic site or contact the school for gate information.

Fan action — follow and pick’em

Ubly currently shows 3 fans and Marlette 2 fans on ScoreBook Live. Picks for this game are open on the team pages but currently sit at zero — pick’em entries are for fun and engagement only. Those numbers can change quickly; follow the teams on ScoreBook Live and make a pick for the squad you want to see advance.

Weather

• Game listed for Ubly, Mich. (check local forecasts before leaving — conditions can change).

Stay tuned to ScoreBook Live for updates, live scoring and postgame coverage: https://scorebooklive.com/michigan/basketball/games/6072837-marlette-vs-ubly