Vela hosts McAllen in South Texas showdown on Dec. 30

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Vela and McAllen meet Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, in Edinburg, Texas, as the Vela Sabercats host the McAllen Bulldogs in a nonconference league matchup. Tip is set for 1:30 p.m. CT. Follow the game on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/texas/basketball/games/6012691-mcallen-vs-vela

Last time these teams met, Vela escaped with a 55-51 victory at McAllen on Dec. 20, 2024 — a close game that could be a preview of another tight contest this winter. Vela enters the game with a small but growing SBLive following (3 fans on the team page) while McAllen has 2 fans; those numbers can change, so follow the team pages below to stay updated and help grow the fan community.

• Game: Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 — 1:30 p.m. CT

• Location: Edinburg, Texas (Vela, home)

• Last meeting: Dec. 20, 2024 — Vela 55, McAllen 51

Streaming and ticketing

• Streaming: Vela’s NFHS Network page may carry the broadcast: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/vela-high-school-edinburg-tx/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

• Tickets: No ticket link provided. Check the Vela team page or the host school’s athletic site for updates.

Follow and pick

• Follow Vela: https://scorebooklive.com/texas/basketball/teams/226319-vela-sabercats

• Follow McAllen: https://scorebooklive.com/texas/basketball/teams/196651-mcallen-bulldogs

• Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/texas/basketball/games/6012691-mcallen-vs-vela

Make your picks on SBLive and back the team you want to see win — picks are for fun and fan engagement only. Win-chance projections and fan counts can change, so follow both teams for the latest updates and to help increase their SBLive support.