Bakersfield Drillers host Independence Falcons on Jan. 21 at Bakersfield High

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Bakersfield High School will host a Central Valley league matchup when the Bakersfield Drillers meet the Independence Falcons on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. Tip is set for 5:15 p.m. PST at Bakersfield High School. Full game details and live updates are on the SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5779170-independence-vs-bakersfield

Quick game details

• Game: Bakersfield Drillers (home) vs. Independence Falcons (away)

• Date/time: Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026 — 5:15 p.m. PST

• Location: Bakersfield High School

• Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5779170-independence-vs-bakersfield

• Bakersfield Drillers team page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/156916-bakersfield-drillers-jv

• Independence Falcons team page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/156957-independence-falcons-jv

What to watch

The Drillers and Falcons last met Jan. 23, 2025, at Independence, when Bakersfield edged Independence 54-48. That recent history gives both teams familiarity heading into this rematch at Bakersfield High. Bakersfield’s next scheduled game listed in SBLive is a trip to Highland on Jan. 22, 2026, while Independence follows this contest with a visit to Liberty on Jan. 23, 2026.

Streaming and how to follow

Both schools list NFHS Network pages where fans often find live streams and replays:

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

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

If a stream is available it will typically be linked on those NFHS Network pages and on the SBLive game page above.

Get involved

Both teams currently show zero fans and zero picks on SBLive. Those numbers can change quickly — follow the teams on SBLive to increase their fan counts and make a pick on the game page to show support. Picks are for fan engagement and fun and are not related to any win projections. For the latest lineups and updates, check the SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5779170-independence-vs-bakersfield

Stay tuned to SBLive for pregame notes, live scoring, and postgame recap from Bakersfield High.