Bakersfield
Bakersfield Drillers
BAKE
4-0 Overall • Away
     
      
West
West Vikings
WEST
1-2 Overall • Home
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Bakersfield Drillers at West Vikings — Jan. 3 high school basketball preview

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Highland HS - Bakersfield -

Bakersfield Drillers (away) visit the West Vikings (home) on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, at 9:55 a.m. PST at Highland HS in Bakersfield. Follow the game page on SBLive for updates: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/6029738-bakersfield-vs-west

Quick look

  • Matchup: Bakersfield Drillers at West Vikings

  • Date/time: Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026 — 9:55 a.m. PST

  • Site: Highland HS — Bakersfield

  • Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/6029738-bakersfield-vs-west

  • West Vikings on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/487381-west-vikings-fr

  • Bakersfield Drillers on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/156915-bakersfield-drillers-fr

Notes and context

There’s no previous-meeting data listed for this matchup. Both programs are coming into the weekend with more games on the calendar — West returns to action Tuesday, Jan. 6 (South at West, 4:00 p.m. PST) and Bakersfield follows this tilt with a game later the same day at Liberty (11:45 a.m. PST). See those SBLive links for each team’s upcoming schedule:

  • West next game: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5786550-south-vs-west (Jan. 6, 4:00 p.m. PST)

  • Bakersfield next game: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/6029746-bakersfield-vs-liberty (Jan. 3, 11:45 a.m. PST)

Streaming and ticketing

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

  • 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

If either program lists a broadcast or ticket link on their SBLive team page, check the game page above for final details.

Fan engagement — follow and pick

Both teams currently show 0 fans and 0 picks on SBLive. These numbers can change — follow the teams on SBLive to increase fan counts and make picks for fun to show support. Picks are fan engagement only and are not connected to any win projections.

Why watch

Early-January games can set the tone for the second half of the season. This Bakersfield at West matchup is a chance to see local talent on a Midweek-Saturday swing — tune in or follow the SBLive game page for box score updates and live coverage links.