West Catholic at Thornapple Kellogg preview: Falcons visit Trojans in nonleague clash on Jan. 9

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West Catholic (0-0) travels to Thornapple Kellogg (0-0) for a nonleague meeting at Thornapple Kellogg High School in Middleville, Michigan, on Friday, Jan. 9. Tip is set for 5:30 p.m. Eastern. Follow the full game page on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/michigan/basketball/games/6074782-west-catholic-vs-thornapple-kellogg

Quick facts

Date/time: Friday, Jan. 9, 2026 — 5:30 p.m. Eastern

Location: Thornapple Kellogg High School, Middleville, Mich.

Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/michigan/basketball/games/6074782-west-catholic-vs-thornapple-kellogg

Home: Thornapple Kellogg Trojans — team page: https://scorebooklive.com/michigan/basketball/teams/178574-thornapple-kellogg-trojans

Away: West Catholic Falcons — team page: https://scorebooklive.com/michigan/basketball/teams/143919-west-catholic-falcons

Why this one matters

This early-season nonleague matchup gives both programs a chance to set a tone as they settle into the 2025-26 campaign. Thornapple Kellogg will host in Middleville, looking to build on local momentum; West Catholic will try to bounce back on the road. Both teams are listed at 0-0 entering the contest on SBLive.

Last meeting

These teams last met on Feb. 18, 2025, in Middleville, when Thornapple Kellogg posted a 65-53 victory. That recent edge gives the Trojans some psychological leverage, but early-season games can produce surprises.

Streaming and other info

Thornapple Kellogg NFHS streaming: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/thornapple-kellogg-high-school-middleville-mi/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

West Catholic NFHS streaming: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/west-catholic-high-school-grand-rapids-mi/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

(If no ticket link is listed on the game page, check the host school or the NFHS Network link above for ticketing/stream access.)

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