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Bakersfield Christian at Independence — Jan. 16, 2026 high school basketball preview

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Bakersfield Christian visits Independence on Friday, Jan. 16, for a league showdown at Independence High School in Bakersfield. Tip is scheduled for 4 p.m. Pacific. Follow the game on the SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5934015-bakersfield-christian-vs-independence

Game details

  • Matchup: Bakersfield Christian Eagles at Independence Falcons

  • Date/time: Friday, Jan. 16, 2026 — 4:00 p.m. PT

  • Location: Independence High School — Bakersfield, Calif.

  • SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5934015-bakersfield-christian-vs-independence

  • Team pages: Bakersfield Christian — https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/150398-bakersfield-christian-eagles-fr Independence — https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/156956-independence-falcons-fr

What to know

These crosstown rivals meet after their last matchup on Feb. 7, 2024, when Independence edged Bakersfield Christian 27-23 at Bakersfield Christian High School. That tight, low-scoring game suggests both teams will emphasize defense and half-court execution when they meet again.

Streaming and broadcast

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

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

Broadcast availability can vary by school and event. Check the NFHS links above for livestream information and start times.

Weather and other notes

  • Location: Bakersfield, Calif. — check local conditions on game day. (No official ticketing information provided.)

Get involved — follow and pick

Support your team on SBLive: follow the Bakersfield Christian page (fans: 1) and the Independence page (fans: 0) to get updates on the teams and boost fan counts. Make a pick for fun on the game page — picks are for fan engagement only and do not affect any official projections. All follower, pick and streaming info may change leading up to game time, so check the SBLive game and team pages for the latest updates.