Garces Memorial at Independence — Bakersfield high school basketball preview (Dec. 8, 2025)

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Garces Memorial visits Independence on Monday, Dec. 8, for an early-season high school basketball matchup at Independence High School in Bakersfield. Tip is set for 5:15 p.m. PT. Follow the official game page on SBLive for updates: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5738785-garces-memorial-vs-independence

Teams

Independence Falcons — https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/156957-independence-falcons-jv (home)

Garces Memorial Rams — https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/141070-garces-memorial-rams-jv (away)

What to watch

This is an early-season meeting between two Bakersfield-area programs at Independence High School. With both teams still establishing rhythm this season, expect coaches to lean on rotation players and for matchups to set the tone for the weeks ahead. Keep an eye on each squad’s next games for momentum:

Independence next: Independence at Monache, Thu., Dec. 11 (5:45 p.m.) — https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5645186-independence-vs-monache

Garces Memorial next: Garces Memorial at Golden Valley, Thu., Dec. 11 (4:40 p.m.) — https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5969821-garces-memorial-vs-golden-valley

Streaming and tickets

Independence NFHS Network page (may carry streams or team broadcasts): https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/independence-high-school-bakersfield-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Garces Memorial NFHS Network page: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/garces-memorial-high-school-bakersfield-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Note: streaming availability and ticketing may vary by school and are subject to change. Check the NFHS links above and the SBLive game page for the latest information.

Fan notes and engagement

Garces Memorial currently shows 1 fan on SBLive while Independence shows 0 — those numbers can change quickly. Fans: follow the teams on SBLive and make your picks to support the program you want to see win. Picks are for fun and community engagement and are not tied to any win projections. Follow the teams and visit the game page for live updates: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5738785-garces-memorial-vs-independence

Stay tuned to SBLive for pregame notes, updates and final score coverage.