Independence at Bakersfield Christian — Girls basketball preview (Jan. 16, 2026)

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Independence travels to Bakersfield Christian for a league meeting on Friday, Jan. 16. Tip is scheduled for 5:15 p.m. PST at Bakersfield Christian High School in Bakersfield, Calif. The game page is on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5934027-independence-vs-bakersfield-christian.

Game details

When: Friday, Jan. 16, 2026 — 5:15 p.m. PST

Where: Bakersfield Christian High School (Bakersfield, Calif.)

Matchup: Bakersfield Christian Eagles (home) vs. Independence Falcons (away)

SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5934027-independence-vs-bakersfield-christian

Team links

Bakersfield Christian Eagles: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/teams/150402-bakersfield-christian-eagles-jv (NFHS stream: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/bakersfield-christian-high-school-bakersfield-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive)

Independence Falcons: https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/teams/156960-independence-falcons-jv (NFHS stream: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/independence-high-school-bakersfield-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive)

What to watch

The schools last met Feb. 7, 2024, at Independence High School; that recent meeting gives both teams familiarity heading into this league clash. Home-court advantage could play a role in the late-afternoon crowd at Bakersfield Christian.

Streaming and tickets

Both schools list NFHS Network streams on their SBLive team pages (links above). If you plan to watch remotely, check those NFHS Network pages for availability and subscription details.

No ticket links are provided on the SBLive entry; check the host school’s athletic office or the Bakersfield Christian athletics site for gate information.

Fan notes and how to get involved

Bakersfield Christian currently shows 1 SBLive fan; Independence shows 0. Picks on the SBLive game page are available for fan engagement. Follow the team pages and make your pick to show support — picks are just for fun and aren’t tied to any win projections. These SBLive numbers can change, so follow the teams and vote with your picks to help boost their presence.

Follow-up games

Bakersfield Christian next: at Garces Memorial, Jan. 21, 2026 — https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5521352-bakersfield-christian-vs-garces-memorial

Independence next: Bakersfield at Independence, Jan. 21, 2026 — https://scorebooklive.com/california/girls-basketball/games/5779141-bakersfield-vs-independence

Stay tuned to SBLive for updates, and follow both teams on their SBLive pages for roster news, streaming links and last-minute changes.