Imbler at Nixyaawii Community — Girls basketball preview, Jan. 23

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Imbler (Panthers) visits Nixyaawii Community (Eagles) on Friday, Jan. 23, for a league meeting at Nixyaawii Community School in Pendleton, Ore. Tip is set for 6 p.m. Pacific (PST). Catch the official game page on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/oregon/girls-basketball/games/5834003-imbler-vs-nixyaawii-community

Quick game details

• What: Imbler Panthers at Nixyaawii Community Eagles — girls basketball (league game)

• When: Friday, Jan. 23, 2026 — 6 p.m. Pacific

• Where: Nixyaawii Community School, Pendleton, Ore.

• SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/oregon/girls-basketball/games/5834003-imbler-vs-nixyaawii-community

• SBLive team pages: Imbler Panthers — https://scorebooklive.com/oregon/girls-basketball/teams/222151-imbler-panthers; Nixyaawii Community Eagles — https://scorebooklive.com/oregon/girls-basketball/teams/222177-nixyaawii-community-eagles

What to know

Both teams are listed at 0-0 in the SBLive listings heading into this meeting. The last time these programs met at Nixyaawii Community (Feb. 13, 2025), Imbler dominated a 74-21 win — a result the Eagles will be looking to avenge on their home floor. Links to that meeting on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/oregon/girls-basketball/games/4754203-imbler-vs-nixyaawii-community

Streaming and ticketing

• NFHS Network streams are available for both schools:

• Nixyaawii Community: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/nixyaawii-community-school-pendleton-or/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

• Imbler: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/imbler-high-school-imbler-or/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Note: SBLive follower and pick counts shown on team pages can change. Fans are encouraged to follow the teams on SBLive to increase their fan counts and to make picks for fun — picks are for engagement only and are not tied to any official projections. Check the SBLive game and team pages for any last-minute updates or changes.

Why this matters

Early-season league games like this can set the tone for conference standings and postseason seeding. With Imbler’s lopsided win the last time these teams met, look for Nixyaawii Community to bring extra energy at home. Stay with SBLive for updates, and don’t forget to follow both teams and make your pick to show support.