South Albany RedHawks at Central Panthers girls basketball preview — Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026

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South Albany travels to Independence to take on Central in a midweek league matchup Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026. Tip is set for 7 p.m. PT at Central High School. Follow the official game page on SBLive for lineups, live updates and final stats: https://scorebooklive.com/oregon/girls-basketball/games/5776104-south-albany-vs-central

Quick look

Teams: South Albany RedHawks at Central Panthers

Date/time: Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026 — 7 p.m. PT

Location: Central High School (Independence, Ore.)

SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/oregon/girls-basketball/games/5776104-south-albany-vs-central

South Albany on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/oregon/girls-basketball/teams/183770-south-albany-redhawks (SBLive fans: 4 — numbers may change)

Central on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/oregon/girls-basketball/teams/181124-central-panthers (SBLive fans: 7 — numbers may change)

Last meeting

The teams last met Feb. 4, 2025, at South Albany, where the RedHawks posted a 76-37 victory over Central. That result gives South Albany a recent edge in the series coming into Tuesday’s game.

Streaming and tickets

South Albany NFHS stream: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/south-albany-high-school-albany-or/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Central NFHS stream: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/central-high-school-independence-or/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Check those NFHS Network links for live video availability. If you plan to attend, follow the SBLive game page for any updates on tickets or venue policies.

Weather and notes

A local forecast is available for Independence, Ore.; check conditions closer to tipoff for any travel considerations.

Fan engagement (do your part)

Follow both teams on SBLive to increase their fan counts and keep up with roster updates. While you’re there, make a pick for fun on the game page — picks are fan engagement only and do not affect projections. All SBLive follower and pick numbers can change, so check back as tipoff approaches.

Upcoming for both teams

Central next: Central at McKay — https://scorebooklive.com/oregon/girls-basketball/games/5617709-central-vs-mckay (Feb. 6, 2026)

South Albany next: Crescent Valley at South Albany — https://scorebooklive.com/oregon/girls-basketball/games/5776106-crescent-valley-vs-south-albany (Feb. 6, 2026)

Stay tuned to SBLive for live coverage, scores and postgame reaction.