Golden Valley hosts Kern Valley in nonleague opener on Nov. 17

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Golden Valley and Kern Valley open the girls basketball season Monday, Nov. 17, with the Kern Valley Broncs traveling to Bakersfield to face the Golden Valley Bulldogs at Golden Valley High School. Tip is set for 5:15 p.m. PT. Both teams enter the game 0-0 in what is listed as a nonleague matchup.

Game details

Date: Monday, Nov. 17, 2025

Time: 5:15 p.m. PT

Location: Golden Valley High School (Bakersfield)

Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5925674-kern-valley-vs-golden-valley

Golden Valley Bulldogs (home): 0-0

SBLive team page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/teams/156948-golden-valley-bulldogs-jv

Kern Valley Broncs (away): 0-0 SBLive team page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/teams/156966-kern-valley-broncs-jv

A fresh start for both programs

There’s no last meeting on file for this pairing, so Monday’s game doubles as both teams’ season opener and a chance to set the tone. With records blank and rosters unrevealed in the provided information, expect coaches to use early nonleague games to evaluate lineups and build momentum heading into league play.

Streaming and additional viewing

Golden Valley home broadcasts (when available) may be on the 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

Kern Valley broadcasts (when available) may be on the NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/kern-valley-high-school-lake-isabella-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Follow, pick and engage

Supporters can follow each team’s SBLive page to get updates: Golden Valley (https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/teams/156948-golden-valley-bulldogs-jv) and Kern Valley (https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/teams/156966-kern-valley-broncs-jv). Golden Valley currently has 1 fan on SBLive and Kern Valley has 0. Make a pick on SBLive for fun — picks are fan engagement only and do not affect any win projections. These numbers can change, so follow the teams and make your pick if you want to be part of the conversation.

Looking ahead

Golden Valley’s next scheduled game: Nov. 21, 2025, vs. Independence at 4 p.m. PT (home)

Kern Valley’s next scheduled game: Dec. 9, 2025, vs. Bishop Union at 3 p.m. PT (home)

For more information and live updates on this matchup, bookmark the game page on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5925674-kern-valley-vs-golden-valley.