Shafter
Shafter Generals
SHAF
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Kennedy
Kennedy Thunderbirds
KHS
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Shafter Generals at Kennedy Thunderbirds — Jan. 16, 2026 (Delano)

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Robert F. Kennedy HS - Delano -

The Shafter Generals travel to take on the Kennedy Thunderbirds at Robert F. Kennedy High School in Delano, Calif., on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. Tip is scheduled for 5:15 p.m. Pacific.

Game details

  • Date/time: Friday, Jan. 16, 2026 — 5:15 p.m. PT

  • Location: Robert F. Kennedy HS — Delano, Calif.

  • Home: Kennedy Thunderbirds — https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/207483-kennedy-thunderbirds-jv

  • Away: Shafter Generals — https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/156992-shafter-generals-jv

  • Team pages: Kennedy NFHS Network — https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/robert-f-kennedy-high-school-delano-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive; Shafter NFHS Network — https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/shafter-high-school-shafter-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

What to watch

These teams last met on Feb. 4, 2019, at Robert F. Kennedy High School, when Shafter posted a 46-34 road win over Kennedy. With both programs set for a new season push, Friday’s rematch in Delano gives the Generals a chance to establish early momentum and the Thunderbirds an opportunity to flip the script on their home court.

Notes and logistics

  • Weather/forecast: Delano, Calif. (forecast data attached to the game page) — check the game page above for any updates.

  • SBLive engagement: Shafter currently has 3 fans on ScorebookLive; Kennedy has 0. Picks on the game are 0–0 as of posting. These figures can change — follow the teams and make your picks to show support and increase fan counts. Picks are for fun and not tied to win projections.

  • Next games listed on team pages: Kennedy at Cesar E. Chavez (Jan. 20, 2026) — https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5917061-kennedy-vs-cesar-e-chavez; Wasco at Shafter (Jan. 20, 2026) — https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5957148-wasco-vs-shafter

Streaming and tickets

  • Games involving these teams may stream on the NFHS Network. Check the team NFHS links above for streaming information and ticket details where available.

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