Independence
Independence Falcons
INDE
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East Bakersfield Blades
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Independence Falcons at East Bakersfield Blades — Dec. 9 preview

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Independence travels to East Bakersfield on Tuesday, Dec. 9, with tip scheduled for 3:30 p.m. PT at East Bakersfield High School. The Independence Falcons (0-0) visit the East Bakersfield Blades (0-0) in an early-season meeting that will give both teams a first look at varsity competition as the 2025-26 campaign gets underway. See the full game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5719947-independence-vs-east-bakersfield

Game details

  • Date: Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025

  • Time: 3:30 p.m. PT

  • Site: East Bakersfield High School (East Bakersfield, Calif.)

  • Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5719947-independence-vs-east-bakersfield

  • East Bakersfield Blades: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/teams/156929-east-bakersfield-blades-fr (0-0)

  • Independence Falcons: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/teams/156959-independence-falcons-fr (0-0)

Notes and quick context

  • There is no meeting on record between these two programs in the provided data, so this matchup serves as an early chance to establish bragging rights in Bakersfield.

  • Both teams are listed at 0-0 entering the game. Expect coaches to use this contest to evaluate rotations and build momentum heading into league play and holiday tournaments.

  • Looking ahead: East Bakersfield’s next scheduled game is Jan. 6, 2026 (Foothill at East Bakersfield, 4:00 p.m. PT). Independence’s next listed game is Dec. 10, 2025 (Foothill at Independence, 4:00 p.m. PT).

Streaming and how to watch

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

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

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