Thetford Academy at Hazen — junior varsity clash set for Thursday, Jan. 8

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Thetford Academy travels to Hazen Union School to take on the Hazen Wildcats on Thursday, Jan. 8. Tip is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. EST at Hazen Union School in Hardwick, Vt. Both programs come in early in the season — the Panthers and Wildcats are listed 0-0 — making this a first meaningful look at each roster.

Why it matters

  • This is an early-season meeting between two Vermont programs trying to set a tone for January. With no prior meeting listed, expect coaches to use the game to evaluate rotations and matchups.

  • Fan support: Thetford Academy currently lists 31 fans on SBLive, while Hazen has 17. Those numbers can change — follow the teams to help increase their fan counts and show your support.

Streaming and links

  • Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/vermont/basketball/games/5879913-thetford-academy-vs-hazen

  • Hazen Wildcats team page: https://scorebooklive.com/vermont/basketball/teams/516758-hazen-wildcats-jv

  • Thetford Academy Panthers team page: https://scorebooklive.com/vermont/basketball/teams/506218-thetford-academy-panthers-jv

  • Watch (NFHS Network): Hazen — https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/hazen-union-high-school-hardwick-vt/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive; Thetford Academy — https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/thetford-academy-thetford-vt/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Notes and fan engagement

  • Both teams show 0 picks on SBLive right now — make a pick for fun and join other fans. Picks are for entertainment and are not related to any win-chance projections. Numbers may change leading up to tip; follow the teams and make picks for the team you want to see win.

  • After this game, Hazen’s next scheduled contest is Saturday, Jan. 10 (Hazen at Vergennes). Thetford Academy is next scheduled at St. Johnsbury Academy on Saturday, Jan. 10.

Get involved: follow the Hazen Wildcats and Thetford Academy Panthers on SBLive, tune into the NFHS Network links above if available, and check the game page for any late updates.