Fairless Falcons host Rootstown Rovers on Monday in rematch of 43-42 thriller

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Fairless will host Rootstown on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, with tipoff scheduled for 7 p.m. ET at Fairless in Navarre, Ohio. The Fairless Falcons will try to defend home court against the Rootstown Rovers in a non-league meeting that promises a close affair. Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/ohio/basketball/games/6117303-rootstown-vs-fairless

• Home: Fairless Falcons — https://scorebooklive.com/ohio/basketball/teams/84917-fairless-falcons

• Away: Rootstown Rovers — https://scorebooklive.com/ohio/basketball/teams/221667-rootstown-rovers

Last meeting

This one has a bit of history: Fairless edged Rootstown 43-42 in their last matchup on Dec. 17, 2024, a one-point game that could set the tone for Monday night’s rematch. Expect both teams to remember those late moments and bring extra urgency on the defensive end.

Streaming, weather and notes

• Streaming: Both programs list NFHS Network pages where coverage may be available — Fairless: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/fairless-navarre-oh/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive; Rootstown: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/rootstown-rootstown-oh/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

• Location & weather: Fairless (Navarre, Ohio). SBLive lists the site as Navarre; check the local forecast closer to tipoff for the latest conditions.

Fan engagement

Make sure to follow both teams on SBLive and visit the game page to stay updated: https://scorebooklive.com/ohio/basketball/games/6117303-rootstown-vs-fairless. Fans can also make picks for fun — picks are for engagement only and aren’t tied to any official projections. Win-chance numbers and fan counts can change, so follow the teams you want to support and cast your pick to help your program’s presence grow.

Upcoming for each team

• Fairless next: Triway at Fairless, Feb. 6 — https://scorebooklive.com/ohio/basketball/games/6118906-triway-vs-fairless

• Rootstown next: Windham at Rootstown, Feb. 3 — https://scorebooklive.com/ohio/basketball/games/6117505-windham-vs-rootstown

Follow the links above to get schedules, streaming info and live updates — and don’t miss what could be another one-point game between these rivals.