Perham at Staples‑Motley — Tuesday, Jan. 27 preview

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Perham travels to Staples for a nonleague rematch with Staples‑Motley on Tuesday, Jan. 27. Tip is set for 7:30 p.m. Central at Staples‑Motley High School. Fans can follow the game on the SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/minnesota/basketball/games/6129528-perham-vs-staplesmotley

Quick facts

• Teams: Staples‑Motley Cardinals (home) vs. Perham Yellowjackets (away)

• When: Tuesday, Jan. 27 — 7:30 p.m. Central

• Where: Staples‑Motley High School, Staples, Minnesota

• Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/minnesota/basketball/games/6129528-perham-vs-staplesmotley

Last meeting

This is an immediate rematch: Perham edged Staples‑Motley 55-54 on Dec. 19, 2025, in a one-point thriller at Staples. Expect another tight, physical game — both teams will remember how close the first meeting was.

Streaming/tickets

• Staples‑Motley NFHS stream: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/staples-motley-high-school-staples-mn/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

• Perham NFHS stream: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/perham-high-school-perham-mn/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Note: NFHS Network streams often require a subscription or pay-per-view. No ticketing links were provided; check school athletic pages for gate information.

Fan notes & engagement

• SBLive fans: Staples‑Motley (7), Perham (3). Picks for this game currently show 0 on SBLive.

• Follow the teams on SBLive to boost their fan counts and add your pick for fun — picks are for entertainment only and do not affect any win‑chance projections. Those numbers can change leading up to tip.

What to watch

After a one‑point game in December, both teams will be searching for small edges — defensive stops, late free throws and turnover control could decide this one. If you can’t make it to Staples, check the NFHS links above and keep an eye on the SBLive game page for updates and live stats.

Support local high school hoops and make your pick for the team you want to see win — then tune in for what should be another tight matchup between these Central Minnesota rivals.