East Bakersfield
East Bakersfield Blades
EAST
0-0 Overall • Away
     
      
Independence
Independence Falcons
INDE
1-0 Overall • Home
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East Bakersfield at Independence — Thursday, Oct. 23 preview

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Independence High School - Bakersfield -

East Bakersfield heads to Independence High School in Bakersfield on Thursday, Oct. 23, for a 5 p.m. kickoff (5 p.m. PDT). The Blades will try to take a road win against the Falcons in this local matchup at Independence High School — full game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/football/games/5695168-east-bakersfield-vs-independence

Quick facts

  • Date/time: Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025 — 5 p.m. PDT

  • Site: Independence High School — Bakersfield

  • Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/football/games/5695168-east-bakersfield-vs-independence

  • Independence Falcons (home): https://scorebooklive.com/california/football/teams/233800-independence-falcons-fr

  • East Bakersfield Blades (away): https://scorebooklive.com/california/football/teams/233785-east-bakersfield-blades-fr

Why this one matters

This is a city showdown in Bakersfield — a chance for both programs to grab local momentum in front of home fans at Independence. With no prior meeting listed on ScorebookLive for this matchup, bragging rights and neighborhood pride will be a big part of the story on Thursday.

Streaming and how to watch

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

  • East Bakersfield streaming information (NFHS Network): https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/east-bakersfield-high-school-bakersfield-ca/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Note: NFHS Network streams may require a subscription or single-event purchase.

Fan engagement — follow and pick your team

  • Independence Falcons fans: 0 (ScorebookLive fans)

  • East Bakersfield Blades fans: 1 (ScorebookLive fans)

  • Picks on ScorebookLive: Independence — 0 East Bakersfield — 0

These totals can change — follow the teams on ScorebookLive to increase fan counts and make picks for the team you want to see win. Picks are for fun and are not tied to any win-projection models; win-chance projections and fan numbers on SBLive may change as the game approaches.

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