Arvin at East Bakersfield: High school boys basketball preview — Feb. 2, 2026

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Arvin Bears at East Bakersfield Blades

When: Monday, Feb. 2, 2026 — 6:30 p.m. PST

Where: East Bakersfield High School, Bakersfield, Calif.

Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5719985-arvin-vs-east-bakersfield

What you need to know

The Arvin Bears travel to East Bakersfield for a nonleague meeting on Monday night. This has been a home-court rivalry of note in recent seasons — the last time these teams met, on Dec. 14, 2023 at East Bakersfield High School, the Blades posted a 55-42 victory (game details: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/3538926-arvin-vs-east-bakersfield).

Quick links

East Bakersfield Blades on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/156925-east-bakersfield-blades (fans: 12)

Arvin Bears on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/156909-arvin-bears (fans: 3)

Streaming

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

Arvin NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/arvin-high-school-arvin-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Notes for fans

Last meeting: East Bakersfield won 55-42 on Dec. 14, 2023 (see recap above).

Fan engagement: East Bakersfield has 12 fans on SBLive and Arvin has 3. Fan totals and pick counts can change — follow the teams on SBLive to increase their fan counts and show support.

Picks: Both teams currently have 0 picks on SBLive. Picks are for fun and do not affect game projections.

Follow and engage

Head to the SBLive game page to follow the matchup and get updates: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5719985-arvin-vs-east-bakersfield. If you want to see your team rise in the standings of supporters, follow their team pages and make a pick — the numbers may change, so get involved and tell your friends.

Weather note

This game is scheduled for an indoor gym in Bakersfield, Calif., so weather should not be a factor for play. If you plan to attend, check the SBLive game page or the schools’ NFHS network pages for any last-minute broadcast or schedule updates.