Meridian at Pearl (JV) — Tuesday, Jan. 20, 5 p.m. CST

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The Meridian Wildcats visit the Pearl Pirates in a nonleague junior varsity girls basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 20. Tip is scheduled for 5 p.m. Central (converted from a 3 p.m. PST listing) at Pearl.

Quick game facts

  • Date/time: Tuesday, Jan. 20 — 5 p.m. CST

  • Site: Pearl (home team: Pearl Pirates)

  • SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/girls-basketball/games/5864211-meridian-vs-pearl

  • Records: Meridian 0-0, Pearl 0-0 (season just getting started)

  • SBLive fans: Pearl — 14; Meridian — 12

Notes and context

There’s no recent meeting listed between these programs, so Tuesday’s game could set an early tone in the season for both squads. With both teams showing 0-0 records on SBLive, this contest is an early opportunity for coaches to evaluate lineups and for players to stake claims in the rotation.

Streaming and tickets

  • Meridian’s program lists an NFHS Network page that may carry broadcasts or archives: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/meridian-high-school-meridian-ms/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

(There is no ticketing information provided on the SBLive game entry.)

Follow, pick and engage

Follow both teams on SBLive to increase their fan counts and stay updated: Pearl Pirates Meridian Wildcats. Fans can also make picks on the game page for fun — picks are for engagement and don’t affect win projections. Win-chance numbers and fan counts can change, so check back on the SBLive game page for updates: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/girls-basketball/games/5864211-meridian-vs-pearl

Whoever you root for, this early-season matchup is worth a look for local hoops fans hungry for under-the-radar talent.