Independence
Independence 76ers
INDE
7-14 Overall • Away
     
      
Walnut Ridge
Walnut Ridge Scots
WALN
12-8 Overall • Home
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Walnut Ridge hosts Independence in nonleague tilt — Feb. 6 (7 p.m. ET)

SBLive Report,            

Columbus, OH -

Walnut Ridge and Independence meet in a nonleague boys basketball game Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. The Scots host the Independence 76ers in Columbus, Ohio, with tip scheduled for 7 p.m. Eastern. Follow the matchup on the SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/ohio/basketball/games/6118940-independence-vs-walnut-ridge

Quick facts

  • Game: Walnut Ridge Scots (home) vs. Independence 76ers (away)

  • Date/time: Friday, Feb. 6, 2026 — 7 p.m. ET

  • Location: Walnut Ridge (Columbus, Ohio)

  • SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/ohio/basketball/games/6118940-independence-vs-walnut-ridge

  • Walnut Ridge team page: https://scorebooklive.com/ohio/basketball/teams/181911-walnut-ridge-scots

  • Independence team page: https://scorebooklive.com/ohio/basketball/teams/181885-independence-76ers

  • SBLive fans: Walnut Ridge (9), Independence (6)

What to watch

The teams last met Jan. 13, when Walnut Ridge posted a 90-57 victory over Independence. That dominant performance gives the Scots momentum heading into Friday’s rematch in Columbus. Expect Walnut Ridge to try to control the tempo and attack inside, while Independence will look to tighten its defense and cut into the margin from the earlier meeting.

Streaming and tickets

  • Watch options: Both schools list NFHS Network streaming pages — Walnut Ridge: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/walnut-ridge-columbus-oh/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive; Independence: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/independence-high-school-columbus-columbus-oh/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Get involved

Follow both teams on SBLive to stay updated and help grow their fan counts. Fans can also make picks on the game for fun — remember picks are for engagement and do not reflect any official win projections. Numbers and availability can change, so check the SBLive game page and the NFHS Network links above for the latest streaming and scheduling updates.