NAPA, Calif. (Interstat) — The Monterey Peninsula Lobos and Napa Valley Storm will open their 2025-26 men’s junior college basketball seasons against each other Saturday in the Live Like Geno Tipoff.

Both teams enter the non-conference matchup with 0-0 records. The game marks the first action for both programs since the conclusion of the 2024-25 season.

Monterey Peninsula last played on Feb. 19, 2025, falling 82-72 on the road to Foothill. Napa Valley also concluded its previous campaign with a loss, an 83-65 home defeat to Yuba on Feb. 20, 2025.

The contest is the first of a busy opening month for both squads. The Lobos will immediately turn around to face Los Medanos on the road Sunday. The Storm will also play at home Sunday, hosting Folsom Lake.

The matchup is part of the California community college basketball schedule.