Highland at Mira Monte — Nonleague showdown Friday in Bakersfield

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Mira Monte HS - Bakersfield -

Highland visits Mira Monte on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, for a nonleague boys basketball game at Mira Monte High School in Bakersfield. Tip is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. PT. Full game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5915811-highland-vs-mira-monte

Game details

Home: Mira Monte Lions — https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/156973-mira-monte-lions

Away: Highland Scots — https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/156949-highland-scots

Location: Mira Monte HS — Bakersfield

Date/time: Friday, Jan. 16, 2026 — 6:30 p.m. PT

SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5915811-highland-vs-mira-monte

Last meeting and storyline

The teams last met Dec. 8, 2025, at Highland, when Mira Monte edged Highland 60-56. That close result sets the stage for a competitive rematch in Bakersfield — expect both teams to lean on that recent history. Last meeting box: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5530612-mira-monte-vs-highland

Streaming and tickets

Mira Monte NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/mira-monte-high-school-bakerfield-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Highland NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/highland-high-school-bakersfield-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Note: NFHS links may require a subscription. SBLive will update any streaming or ticket information on the game page if something changes.

Follow, pick and engage

Fans count on SBLive: Mira Monte (6), Highland (7). These numbers change — follow the team pages to increase fan counts.

Picks on SBLive: both teams currently have 0 picks. Picks are for fun and not tied to any win projections.

Quick look ahead

Mira Monte next: Exeter at Mira Monte — Mon., Jan. 19, 2026, 9:00 a.m. — https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5797715-mira-monte-vs-exeter

Highland next: Selma at Highland — Mon., Jan. 19, 2026, noon — https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5797300-selma-vs-highland

Want to see your team win? Follow the SBLive links above and make your pick on the game page. Numbers can change, so keep an eye on SBLive for updates and live coverage.