Playoff rematch: Independence Falcons at Kennedy Thunderbirds — Nov. 28 in Delano

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Independence (Falcons) travels to Kennedy (Thunderbirds) on Friday, Nov. 28, for a playoff game at Robert F. Kennedy High School in Delano. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. PST. Full game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/football/games/5981624-independence-vs-kennedy

Quick facts

• Teams: Independence Falcons at Kennedy Thunderbirds

• Date/time: Friday, Nov. 28 — 7 p.m. PST

• Location: Robert F. Kennedy High School, Delano, Calif.

• SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/football/games/5981624-independence-vs-kennedy

• Fans on SBLive: Kennedy — 20; Independence — 11

• Current SBLive picks: Kennedy — 1; Independence — 1

Last meeting

The teams last met Sept. 19, 2025, at Robert F. Kennedy High School in Delano, where Kennedy handed Independence a 21-6 loss. Expect both teams to lean on familiarity in this playoff rematch.

Streaming and tickets

• Watch: Both programs list NFHS Network streaming pages — Kennedy: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/robert-f-kennedy-high-school-delano-ca/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive and Independence: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/independence-high-school-bakersfield-ca/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

• Tickets: No ticketing links provided. Check the school or SBLive game page for updates.

What to watch and how to follow

This is a regional playoff rematch with local bragging rights on the line. Follow both teams on SBLive to get updates, and make your pick on the game page — picks are for fan engagement and fun. SBLive follower and pick totals can change, and win-chance projections (when shown) may shift as more fans follow and more picks come in. Follow the teams and make your pick if you want to help drive the conversation and show support.