Bakersfield travels to Liberty on Monday — Drillers look to fend off Patriots at Liberty High School-Bakersfield
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Monday, Jan. 26 — Liberty Patriots vs. Bakersfield Drillers
The Bakersfield Drillers (away) visit the Liberty Patriots (home) at Liberty High School-Bakersfield on Monday, Jan. 26. Tip is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. PT. Full game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5997188-bakersfield-vs-liberty
Why this matters
- Matchup: Liberty Patriots (home) vs. Bakersfield Drillers (away)
- Location: Liberty High School-Bakersfield
- Date/time: Monday, Jan. 26, 2026 — 6:30 p.m. PT
- SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5997188-bakersfield-vs-liberty
Last meeting
The last time these teams met (Dec. 12, 2025), Bakersfield posted an 88-48 victory. See the game recap and box score here: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/6046825-liberty-vs-bakersfield
Streaming & tickets
- Bakersfield Drillers NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/bakersfield-high-school-bakersfield-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive
- Liberty Patriots NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/liberty-high-school-bakersfield-bakersfield-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive
(If a direct ticket link or venue livestream is posted, it will appear on the SBLive game page.)
Notes for fans
- Follow the teams on SBLive to increase each program’s fan count and stay updated:
- Liberty Patriots: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/156967-liberty-patriots (fans: 6)
- Bakersfield Drillers: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/43453-bakersfield-drillers (fans: 7)
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Current SBLive picks: Liberty (0) Bakersfield (0). Picks are for fan engagement only and do not reflect or affect SBLive win_chance projections. Those numbers may change — follow teams and make picks for the team you want to see win.
Weather
The game is scheduled in Bakersfield, Calif.; check local forecasts for conditions around game time. Basketball is played indoors, but travel plans for fans and teams can be affected by weather.
How to stay involved
Follow both teams on SBLive and make your pick on the game page to join the fan conversation. Links:
- Game: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5997188-bakersfield-vs-liberty
- Liberty Patriots: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/156967-liberty-patriots
- Bakersfield Drillers: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/43453-bakersfield-drillers
Get to the gym early — rivalry games in Bakersfield draw energy — and check SBLive for updates, live stats and any streaming links that appear before tip.