Independence Falcons host Shafter Generals in nonleague opener on Nov. 17

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Independence High School - Bakersfield -

Independence High School in Bakersfield will play host when the Independence Falcons welcome the Shafter Generals on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. PT. Click here for the official game page on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5931513-shafter-vs-independence

Both teams open the season 0-0. Team pages on SBLive:

Independence Falcons: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/156955-independence-falcons (fans: 6)

Shafter Generals: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/156990-shafter-generals (fans: 8)

Why this one matters

Last meeting: The teams last met on Dec. 16, 2022, at Shafter, with Independence posting a 77-50 victory (game recap): https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/2537386-shafter-vs-independence

Look ahead: Independence’s next game is at Stockdale on Nov. 20 (https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5916320-independence-vs-stockdale). Shafter follows up at Tehachapi on Nov. 19 (https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5900575-shafter-vs-tehachapi).

Weather: The game is listed for Bakersfield; localized weather information is available on the game page if conditions become a factor.

Streaming and tickets

Streaming: Both schools list NFHS Network pages where broadcasts may be available:

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

Shafter NFHS: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/shafter-high-school-shafter-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Ticketing: No ticket links were provided; check the SBLive game page or the schools’ athletic sites for updates: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5931513-shafter-vs-independence

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Game link: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5931513-shafter-vs-independence

Team links: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/156955-independence-falcons

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