Bakersfield at Ridgeview — High school basketball preview (Jan. 16)

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Game details

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Matchup

Ridgeview Wolf Pack vs. Bakersfield Drillers

Date	Friday, Jan. 16, 2026

Time	4:00 p.m. PST

Location

Ridgeview HS — Bakersfield, Calif.

Game page

Scorebook Live game page

Overview

The Bakersfield Drillers travel across town to face the Ridgeview Wolf Pack on Friday, Jan. 16, at Ridgeview High School. Tip is set for 4 p.m. PST in what figures to be a local-league clash that will draw neighborhood interest and bragging-rights implications.

Last meeting and recent notes

The teams met last season on Jan. 21, 2025, at Bakersfield High, where the Drillers posted a 61-28 victory. Full recap: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/4700181-ridgeview-vs-bakersfield

Ridgeview’s next scheduled game after this one is Taft Union at Ridgeview on Jan. 17, 2026 (1:00 p.m.): https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/6075712-taft-union-vs-ridgeview

Bakersfield follows up with Independence at Bakersfield on Jan. 21, 2026 (4:00 p.m.): https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5779152-independence-vs-bakersfield

Streaming and tickets

Fans should check the teams’ NFHS Network pages for possible live streams: Ridgeview — https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/ridgeview-high-school-bakersfield-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive; Bakersfield — https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/bakersfield-high-school-bakersfield-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

No other ticketing information is available on the Scorebook Live page. If you plan to attend, arrive early — seating and gate details can change.

Why to watch

This is a city showdown that gives both programs a chance to measure progress and momentum. Local rivalries often produce spirited atmospheres and big moments from role players — keep an eye on bench scoring and defensive intensity.

Get involved

Follow the teams and the game on Scorebook Live to stay updated: Ridgeview — https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/156985-ridgeview-wolf-pack-fr; Bakersfield — https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/156915-bakersfield-drillers-fr; game page — https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5779197-bakersfield-vs-ridgeview

SBLive notes: Fan counts and pick’em entries on Scorebook Live can change, and streaming availability may vary. Picks are for fun and are separate from any win projections — follow the teams and make picks for the team you want to see win.