Swan Valley at Garber — Dukes host Vikings on Friday, Jan. 23 in Essexville
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Game details
- Date: Friday, Jan. 23, 2026
- Time: 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PST listed)
- Location: Garber High School, Essexville, Mich.
- Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/michigan/basketball/games/6088034-swan-valley-vs-garber
Overview
The Swan Valley Vikings travel to face the Garber Dukes on Friday night in a league matchup that could have ripple effects in the midseason standings. Garber hosts the game in Essexville, and the teams will meet with plenty of familiarity after a December matchup between the two programs.
Last meeting
The most recent meeting came Dec. 5, 2025, at Swan Valley, where Garber earned a 63-52 victory. That result gives the Dukes a recent edge heading into Friday’s rematch.
Streaming and tickets
- Garber NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/garber-high-school-essexville-mi/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive
- Swan Valley NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/swan-valley-high-school-saginaw-mi/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive
Check those NFHS Network pages for possible live streams and ticket information. Also visit the official game page on SBLive for start-time updates and final game coverage: https://scorebooklive.com/michigan/basketball/games/6088034-swan-valley-vs-garber
Fan info & engagement
- Follow Garber on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/michigan/basketball/teams/173263-garber-dukes (2 fans)
- Follow Swan Valley on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/michigan/basketball/teams/178477-swan-valley-vikings (1 fan)
- Picks on the game: 0 (fan picks are for fun and may change)
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Why it matters
A win for Garber would reinforce the program’s edge after the December victory. Swan Valley will be looking for revenge and a chance to shift momentum as the season heads into the second half. Expect a physical, short-distance rivalry feel in Essexville.
Stay tuned to the SBLive game page for live updates, box scores and postgame coverage.