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Bakersfield Christian at Independence — Jan. 16, 2026 (6:30 p.m. PST)

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Independence High School - Bakersfield -

Bakersfield Christian travels to Independence on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, for a league matchup at Independence High School in Bakersfield. Tipoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. PST. Follow the official game page on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5934014-bakersfield-christian-vs-independence

Teams

  • Home: Independence Falcons — https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/156955-independence-falcons (Fans on SBLive: 6)

  • Away: Bakersfield Christian Eagles — https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/150397-bakersfield-christian-eagles (Fans on SBLive: 16)

Last meeting

The two teams met last season on Jan. 21, 2025, at Bakersfield Christian High School, where Bakersfield Christian topped Independence, 66-44. That result gives the Eagles a recent edge heading into this meeting.

Streaming and tickets

  • Bakersfield Christian team page NFHS stream: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/bakersfield-christian-high-school-bakersfield-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

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

(If either school is carrying the game on NFHS Network or another platform, check the team NFHS pages above for streaming and ticket details.)

Notes for fans

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  • Make picks on the game page for fun and to engage with other fans. Picks are for entertainment and do not reflect any official win-chance projections; numbers on SBLive may change, so follow the teams and check back for updates.

Be there or tune in — Bakersfield high school basketball returns to Independence High School Friday night for what should be a competitive league showdown.