Arvin Bears at Golden Valley Bulldogs preview: Thursday, Jan. 29 — 6:30 p.m. PST in Bakersfield

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Arvin travels to Golden Valley for a Valley-area matchup on Thursday, Jan. 29. The Arvin Bears will visit the Golden Valley Bulldogs at Golden Valley High School in Bakersfield with tip scheduled for 6:30 p.m. PST. Follow the official game page on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5816252-arvin-vs-golden-valley

Quick look

• Game: Arvin Bears at Golden Valley Bulldogs

• Date/time: Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026 — 6:30 p.m. PST

• Location: Golden Valley High School (Bakersfield)

• SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5816252-arvin-vs-golden-valley

• Arvin (away): https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/156909-arvin-bears — fans: 3 — NFHS stream: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/arvin-high-school-arvin-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

• Golden Valley (home): https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/156943-golden-valley-bulldogs — fans: 2 — NFHS stream: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/golden-valley-high-school-bakersfield-bakersfield-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Last meeting and context

The teams met earlier this month at Arvin HS on Jan. 13, when the Bears edged Golden Valley 47-45. That tight finish sets the tone for what could be another close, physical league showdown on Jan. 29. Both schools are scheduled to play again on Feb. 2 (Golden Valley at Highland; Arvin at East Bakersfield), so this game has immediate implications for momentum.

Streaming and tickets

• Live stream: Both schools list NFHS Network pages (see team links above). If the schools carry the broadcast, tune there for coverage.

• Tickets: No ticketing links were provided. Check the Golden Valley High School athletics page or the SBLive game page for any updates.

Fan note and call to action

Follow the Arvin Bears (https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/156909-arvin-bears) and Golden Valley Bulldogs (https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/156943-golden-valley-bulldogs) on SBLive to get lineup updates and push your team’s fan count higher. Make your picks on SBLive for fun — picks don’t affect any win projections and numbers can change, so join the conversation and pick the team you want to see win.

Weather

The game is in Bakersfield, Calif.; because this is an indoor basketball game, outdoor conditions are unlikely to affect play. For any last-minute changes, check the SBLive game page.

Preview by SBLive Sports — follow the links above to stay updated and don’t miss what should be a tight meeting between two Valley rivals.