Liberty at Independence — ScoreBookLive preview (Jan. 7, 2026)

Independence High School - Bakersfield -

Liberty visits Independence on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, for a league matchup at Independence High School in Bakersfield. Tip is set for 6:30 p.m. PT; the game page is available at https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/6024956-liberty-vs-independence.

Game details

• Teams: Independence Falcons (home) vs. Liberty Patriots (away)

• Independence: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/156955-independence-falcons

• Liberty: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/156967-liberty-patriots

• When: 6:30 p.m. PT, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026

• Where: Independence High School — Bakersfield

Last meeting and storyline

The teams last met May 27, 2021, when Liberty edged Independence 52-47 (full recap: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/1038086-liberty-vs-independence). That close finish adds a little extra spice to this rematch in Bakersfield — expect both programs to lean on familiarity and physical play in the paint.

Streaming and coverage

• Both schools have NFHS Network pages listed for their programs:

• Liberty 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

• 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 either school streams the game, those NFHS links are the best place to start. (Streaming availability can change; check the team NFHS pages and the game page above for updates.)

Quick links

• Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/6024956-liberty-vs-independence

• Independence team page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/156955-independence-falcons

• Liberty team page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/156967-liberty-patriots

• Last meeting (May 27, 2021): https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/1038086-liberty-vs-independence

Fan engagement — follow and pick’em

Both teams currently show 6 fans on ScoreBookLive and no picks recorded. Fan counts and picks can change quickly — follow the teams on ScoreBookLive to boost their fan numbers and join the fun pick’em to show support. Picks are for fan engagement and entertainment only and are separate from any projections.

Follow the game page for updates, and check the NFHS links before tipoff for possible live streams. This is a local rivalry rematch worth circling on your calendar.