Golden Valley Bulldogs visit Mira Monte Lions in Bakersfield on Jan. 8
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Golden Valley travels to Mira Monte for a Greater Bakersfield showdown Thursday, Jan. 8 at 6:30 p.m. PT at Mira Monte High School in Bakersfield.
Quick game details
- Game: Golden Valley Bulldogs at Mira Monte Lions
- Date/time: Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026 — 6:30 p.m. PT
- Location: Mira Monte HS — Bakersfield
- SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5815691-golden-valley-vs-mira-monte
- Home team: Mira Monte Lions — https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/teams/156976-mira-monte-lions (Fans: 4)
- Away team: Golden Valley Bulldogs — https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/teams/156947-golden-valley-bulldogs (Fans: 3)
What to watch
This local rivalry returns to Mira Monte’s gym after the Bulldogs edged the Lions 51-49 in their last meeting on Jan. 27, 2023, at Mira Monte. Expect a close, physical game as both programs look to establish early-season momentum.
Streaming and tickets
- Mira Monte streaming page on NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/mira-monte-high-school-bakerfield-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive
- Golden Valley streaming page on NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/golden-valley-high-school-bakersfield-bakersfield-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive
Note: Only use the NFHS links above for possible live streams; ticketing information was not provided.
Fan notes and engagement
- Both teams have small but growing followings on SBLive (Mira Monte: 4 fans, Golden Valley: 3 fans). Follow the teams on their SBLive pages to help grow those numbers and stay updated:
- Mira Monte: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/teams/156976-mira-monte-lions
- Golden Valley: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/teams/156947-golden-valley-bulldogs
- Make a pick for fun on the game page — picks are fan engagement only and do not reflect any official projections. Current picks: 0 for each team. These numbers and any win-chance projections can change, so follow the teams and make your pick if you want to back a side.
Looking ahead
- Mira Monte’s next game: Mira Monte at South, Jan. 13, 2026 — https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5986580-mira-monte-vs-south
- Golden Valley’s next game: Arvin at Golden Valley, Jan. 13, 2026 — https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5815690-arvin-vs-golden-valley
Stay tuned to the SBLive game page for updates, box scores and live coverage links: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5815691-golden-valley-vs-mira-monte