California High School Basketball - Independence nips San Luis Obispo
January 20, 2024: San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Independence Falcons (Bakersfield, CA) and the host San Luis Obispo Tigers (San Luis Obispo, CA), saw Independence's basketball squad hold off San Luis Obispo by a tally of 55-52.
With the victory, Independence improves its record to 12-5 on the campaign. The Falcons host Bakersfield Christian (Bakersfield, CA) to play the Eagles in a South Yosemite - Valley challenge on Wednesday, January 24. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 12-9. Bakersfield Christian won 78-45 in their recent league challenge against Highland (Bakersfield, CA)
Next up, the Tigers play the Santa Ynez Pirates (Santa Ynez, CA) in a Mountain challenge, on Tuesday, January 23. San Luis Obispo will attempt to improve on its 11-11 season record. The Pirates come into the challenge with a 10-11 record after their 71-53 league loss to Mission College Prep (San Luis Obispo, CA).