Owsley County girls travel to Stanton to face Powell County

The Owsley County Owls varsity girls basketball team is taking on the Powell County Pirates tonight in Stanton, Ky., with tipoff scheduled for 6:00 PM EST. The game is being shown live and will be available on demand through the NFHS Network page for the contest, giving families and residents across Owsley County a way to follow the action even if they cannot make the trip.

This mid‑January matchup lands squarely in the heart of the regular season, a period when every district contest and nonconference test can shape momentum heading into late winter tournaments. For a small school like Owsley County, away nights such as this are more than a single game; they are a focal point for school spirit, senior recognition and community engagement. Students, parents and alumni who travel to Stanton provide visible support, while the NFHS stream expands access to older residents, shift workers and relatives out of town.

Logistics matter for local fans. The game site in Stanton is the home venue for Powell County, so Owls supporters should anticipate the typical travel and parking considerations associated with an away contest. For those staying home, the NFHS Network offers live viewing and later on‑demand playback through the event page. That streaming option reduces the distance barrier and keeps families connected to court-level plays, substitutions and late-game drama.

On the court, tonight’s contest pits Owsley County’s varsity roster against Powell County’s Pirates in what coaches and players often treat as a measuring stick for in-season adjustments. Midseason games like this test defensive rotations, bench depth and late-game execution — elements that determine whether a team rides a win streak into the district schedule or uses a tough loss as a learning point.

Local businesses and supporters also feel the ripple effects of away games. Travel to Stanton often means quick stops for gas, snacks and team meals, and the ability to stream the game preserves fan engagement when travel is impractical. For student-athletes, competing in neighboring counties reinforces regional rivalries and builds experience under the lights, a currency that matters in postseason seeding.

The takeaway? If you can, make the drive to Stanton and cheer on the Owls; if not, tune to the NFHS Network event page and catch the live feed or on‑demand replay. Either way, tonight’s game is a chance to back Owsley County girls basketball and keep community pride flying high.