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HighlandIndependence

Scots
14
Falcons
34

The Independence (Bakersfield, CA) varsity football team won Friday's home conference game against Highland (Bakersfield, CA) by a score of 34-14.

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Highland007714
Independence1377734
Final score provided by J. Finch.
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Game Stats

Highland (25-26)

Independence (25-26)

Highland

Passing

#Athlete NameCAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals71276.58310.9013542.4
2David Farrow (Jr)71276.58310.9013542.4
Independence

Passing

#Athlete NameCAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals1218208.66717.34266105.8
9G. Golla Iii (Sr)1117211.64719.24266107.7
10Joseph Millan (So)11-31.000-3.000-397.9
Highland

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLng100+TD
Team Totals33782.41802
2David Farrow (Jr)5346.8180
3R. Davenport Jr. (Jr)8-6-0.8601
4A. Talamantez Cuadras (Sr)1-4-4.0-40
13Jaime Luna (So)661.0301
14Aiden Rivas (Fr)200.030
15N. Gonzalez (Sr)3124.070
18A. Phillips (So)4194.8120
20Julian Jackson (Jr)4174.3100
Independence

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLng100+TD
Team Totals211818.64511
2Jakhai Ervin (Jr)1011611.64511
3Rickey Johnson (Sr)23517.5190
6D. Johnson (Jr)133.030
8Rayland Denweed (Jr)3175.7100
9G. Golla Iii (Sr)341.360
33Ricardo Vasquez (Jr)263.070
Highland

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals8769.535
3R. Davenport Jr. (Jr)5499.835
8Luke Parra (Sr)3279.014
Independence

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals1220817.3664
1B. Gutierrez (So)49423.5602
2Jakhai Ervin (Jr)11010.010
3Rickey Johnson (Sr)26934.5661
6D. Johnson (Jr)188.08
14Isaiah Argueta (Jr)11414.0141
22Jason Flores (So)2168.012
24Isaac Monge (Sr)1-3-3.0-3
Highland

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals787611150315
2David Farrow (Jr)3434
3R. Davenport Jr. (Jr)-6492850121
4A. Talamantez Cuadras (Sr)-4-4
8Luke Parra (Sr)2727
10Tyler Matthews (Jr)4747
13Jaime Luna (So)66
15N. Gonzalez (Sr)1212
18A. Phillips (So)1919
20Julian Jackson (Jr)173653
Independence

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals181208389
1B. Gutierrez (So)9494
2Jakhai Ervin (Jr)11610126
3Rickey Johnson (Sr)3569104
6D. Johnson (Jr)3811
8Rayland Denweed (Jr)1717
9G. Golla Iii (Sr)44
14Isaiah Argueta (Jr)1414
22Jason Flores (So)1616
24Isaac Monge (Sr)-3-3
33Ricardo Vasquez (Jr)66
Highland

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals787676154
2David Farrow (Jr)3476110
3R. Davenport Jr. (Jr)-64943
4A. Talamantez Cuadras (Sr)-4-4
8Luke Parra (Sr)2727
13Jaime Luna (So)66
15N. Gonzalez (Sr)1212
18A. Phillips (So)1919
20Julian Jackson (Jr)1717
Independence

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals181208208389
1B. Gutierrez (So)9494
2Jakhai Ervin (Jr)11610126
3Rickey Johnson (Sr)3569104
6D. Johnson (Jr)3811
8Rayland Denweed (Jr)1717
9G. Golla Iii (Sr)4211215
10Joseph Millan (So)-3-3
14Isaiah Argueta (Jr)1414
22Jason Flores (So)1616
24Isaac Monge (Sr)-3-3
33Ricardo Vasquez (Jr)66
Highland

Tackles

#Athlete NameSoloAsstTot TcklsTFL
Team Totals2820483.0
3R. Davenport Jr. (Jr)224
4A. Talamantez Cuadras (Sr)617
6Frank Ybarra (Jr)33
7Kolby Stewart (Sr)1231.0
12Payton Reyes (So)112
14Aiden Rivas (Fr)11
22Ivan Quiroz (Jr)123
23M. Robinson (Jr)1121.0
24Vincent Rocha (So)224
50Koen Manriquez (Sr)6281.0
54C. Gonzalez (Sr)235
55Roman Carmona (Jr)22
74Branden Rice (Sr)44
Independence

Tackles

#Athlete NameSoloAsstTot TcklsTFL
Team Totals4965512.0
1B. Gutierrez (So)22
2Jakhai Ervin (Jr)5161.5
3Rickey Johnson (Sr)12124.5
4J. Gutierrez (Sr)2131.0
6D. Johnson (Jr)22
7Jackson Fleming (Sr)2131.0
8Rayland Denweed (Jr)5161.0
11Dylan Boronda (Jr)11
12Vonzel Love (Sr)22
14Isaiah Argueta (Jr)33
21Solomon Oliver (Sr)442.0
23Joseph James (Jr)22
24Isaac Monge (Sr)11
32J. Hernandez (Jr)11
33Ricardo Vasquez (Jr)11
34Tristan Wright (Sr)551.0
52Angel Flores (Sr)11
Highland

Sacks

#Athlete NameSacksYdlHurs
Team Totals2.0153
7Kolby Stewart (Sr).571
9Nick White (Jr)1
23M. Robinson (Jr).57
50Koen Manriquez (Sr)1.01
55Roman Carmona (Jr)1
Independence

Sacks

#Athlete NameSacksYdlHurs
Team Totals1.0
3Rickey Johnson (Sr)1.0
Highland

Defensive Statistics

#Athlete NameIntInt YdsAvgPDFmb RecFR YdsCausBlk PntsBlk FGs
Team Totals25025.02
3R. Davenport Jr. (Jr)25025.01
9Nick White (Jr)1
Independence

Defensive Statistics

#Athlete NameIntInt YdsAvgPDFmb RecFR YdsCausBlk PntsBlk FGs
Team Totals1
1B. Gutierrez (So)1
Highland

Punts

#Athlete NamePYdsAvgLngIn 20
Team Totals12525.0251
27Blake Jensen (Jr)12525.0251

Punts

Independence has not entered any punts stats.
Highland

Kickoff and Punt Returns

#Athlete NameKO RetsYdsAvgLngP RetsYdsAvgLngFCKR Yds
Team Totals511122.236111
3R. Davenport Jr. (Jr)12828.02828
10Tyler Matthews (Jr)24723.53647
20Julian Jackson (Jr)23618.02136

Kickoff and Punt Returns

Independence has not entered any kickoff and punt returns stats.
Highland

Points

#Athlete NameTDsTD PtsConvSKick PtsTot Pts
Team Totals212214
3R. Davenport Jr. (Jr)166
13Jaime Luna (So)166
27Blake Jensen (Jr)22
Independence

Points

#Athlete NameTDsTD PtsConvSKick PtsTot Pts
Team Totals5304
1B. Gutierrez (So)212
2Jakhai Ervin (Jr)16
3Rickey Johnson (Sr)16
14Isaiah Argueta (Jr)16
29Ricardo Gomez (Sr)4
Highland

PATs and Field Goals

#Athlete NamePATAtt%FGAtt%LngTot Pts
Team Totals221.02
27Blake Jensen (Jr)221.02
Independence

PATs and Field Goals

#Athlete NamePATAtt%FGAtt%LngTot Pts
Team Totals441.04
29Ricardo Gomez (Sr)441.04
Highland

Touchdowns

#Athlete NameTD RushTD RecTD FRTD IRTD PRTD KORTotal
Team Totals22
3R. Davenport Jr. (Jr)11
13Jaime Luna (So)11
Independence

Touchdowns

#Athlete NameTD RushTD RecTD FRTD IRTD PRTD KORTotal
Team Totals145
1B. Gutierrez (So)22
2Jakhai Ervin (Jr)11
3Rickey Johnson (Sr)11
14Isaiah Argueta (Jr)11

Recap Video

Game Story

California High School Football - Independence beat Highland

October 17, 2025: Bakersfield, CA 93311

The Independence Falcons (Bakersfield, CA) football were winner over the visiting Highland Scots (Bakersfield, CA), 34-14 in Friday's league outing.

The Falcons now sport a 6-2 record. They take the field next when they host Bakersfield Christian for a Southwest Yosemite - Valley outing on Friday, October 24. Independence will clash with a Eagles squad coming off a 16-14 league win over Bakersfield (Bakersfield, CA). The Eagles record now stands at 8-0.

The Scots (2-6) will now prepare for their game against Frontier (Bakersfield, CA). The Titans enter the non-league game with a 4-4 record. In their last game, Frontier notched a victory over Garces Memorial (Bakersfield, CA), 27-13, in a league game.

Justin FinchScots Reporter
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  1. Check In

    1st Quarter
    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. Highland 0, IHS 0
    Posted @ 7:33p

  2. Game Attendance

    1st Quarter
    Attendance At least 1,000
    Posted @ 7:33p

  3. Field Conditions

    1st Quarter
    Field Conditions Dry
    Posted @ 7:33p

  4. Weather Conditions

    1st Quarter
    Weather Conditions Fair
    Posted @ 7:33p
  5. 0 - 6

    Passing Touchdown

    Independence1st Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Independence - #9 Gunter Golla Iii 11 Yd pass completed to #13 Desmond Cartwright for a TD. Highland 0, IHS 6
    Posted @ 7:46p
  6. 0 - 6

    Rushing Two Point Conversion Failed

    Independence1st Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Independence - 2Pt Conversion Failed. Highland 0, IHS 6
    Posted @ 7:46p
  7. 0 - 12

    Passing Touchdown

    Independence1st Quarter Under a minute
    Independence - #9 Gunter Golla Iii 66 Yd pass completed to #3 Rickey Johnson for a TD. Highland 0, IHS 12
    Posted @ 7:53p
  8. 0 - 13

    Made Point After

    Independence1st Quarter Under a minute
    Independence - #29 Ricardo Gomez PAT Good. Highland 0, IHS 13
    Posted @ 7:53p
  9. 0 - 13

    End of 1st Quarter

    2nd Quarter
    Highland 0, IHS 13
    Posted @ 7:55p
  10. 0 - 19

    Rushing Touchdown

    Independence2nd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Independence - Rushing TD. Highland 0, IHS 19
    Posted @ 8:15p
  11. 0 - 20

    Made Point After

    Independence2nd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Independence - PAT Good. Highland 0, IHS 20
    Posted @ 8:15p
  12. 0 - 20

    Halftime

    Halftime
    Highland 0, IHS 20
    We noticed it's halftime, please enjoy this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    Posted @ 8:34p
  13. 0 - 20

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Highland3rd Quarter
    Highland to kick off to Independence.
    Posted @ 8:52p
  14. 0 - 26

    Passing Touchdown

    Independence3rd Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Independence - #9 Gunter Golla Iii 60 Yd pass completed to #1 Bricen Gutierrez for a TD. Highland 0, IHS 26
    Posted @ 8:59p
  15. 0 - 27

    Made Point After

    Independence3rd Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Independence - #29 Ricardo Gomez PAT Good. Highland 0, IHS 27
    Posted @ 8:59p
  16. 6 - 27

    Rushing Touchdown

    Highland3rd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Highland - #3 Randy Davenport Jr. with a 1 Yd Rushing TD. Highland 6, IHS 27
    Posted @ 9:12p
  17. 7 - 27

    Made Point After

    Highland3rd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Highland - #27 Blake Jensen PAT Good. Highland 7, IHS 27
    Posted @ 9:13p
  18. 7 - 27

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    Highland 7, IHS 27
    Posted @ 9:21p
  19. 7 - 33

    Rushing Touchdown

    Independence4th Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Independence - #2 Jakhai Ervin with a 55 Yd Rushing TD. Highland 7, IHS 33
    Posted @ 9:31p
  20. 7 - 34

    Made Point After

    Independence4th Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Independence - #29 Ricardo Gomez PAT Good. Highland 7, IHS 34
    Posted @ 9:31p
  21. 7 - 34

    Two-Minute Warning

    Independence4th Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Independence has the ball. Highland 7, IHS 34
    Posted @ 9:45p
  22. 13 - 34

    Rushing Touchdown

    Highland4th Quarter Under a minute
    Highland - Rushing TD. Highland 13, IHS 34
    Posted @ 9:49p
  23. 14 - 34

    Made Point After

    Highland4th Quarter Under a minute
    Highland - PAT Good. Highland 14, IHS 34
    Posted @ 9:49p
  24. 14 - 34

    End of Game

    Final
    Highland 14, IHS 34
    Posted @ 9:51p

Highlight Videos

  • Play video icon 10/17 Highlights @ Independence 3:34

Highland @ Independence Football Game Info

Fri., Oct. 17, 2025 @ 7:30p
The Independence (Bakersfield, CA) varsity football team won Friday's home conference game against Highland (Bakersfield, CA) by a score of 34-14.

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Justin FinchScots Reporter

Rankings & Records

Highland (25-26)

CASectionSec. Div.
5546114
OverallLeagueHomeAwayNeutralWin %League %PFPA
2-80-41-41-30-1.200.000151339

Independence (25-26)

CASectionSec. Div.
182182
OverallLeagueHomeAwayWin %League %PFPA
9-42-23-26-2.692.500393212

Team Scoring Averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Highland		4.13.93.04.715.1
Independence		7.87.76.39.630.2

Highland Videos

  • Play video icon 10/24 Highlights vs Frontier 3:33
  • Play video icon 10/17 Highlights @ Independence 3:34

Independence Videos

  • Play video icon 11/21 Highlights @ Wasco 3:30
  • Play video icon Gunter Golla 12-yard TD run vs Kennedy 0:23

Team Stat Comparison

HighlandIndependence
131.5Rushing Yards Per Game179.0
73.2Passing Yards Per Game163.4
74.5Receiving Yards Per Game160.7
204.7Total Yards Per Game342.4
48.4Tackles Per Game49.5
1.1Sacks Per Game1.3
15.1Points Per Game1.6
-Pancake Blocks1

Team Leaders

HighlandIndependenceNational Avg.
#18 Anthony Phillips47.4Rushing Yards Per Game#9 Gunter Golla Iii51.511.0
#2 David Farrow65.6Passing Yards Per Game#9 Gunter Golla Iii157.710.7
#3 Randy Davenport Jr.43.2Receiving Yards Per Game#22 Jason Flores40.98.7
#2 David Farrow85.2Total Yards Per Game#9 Gunter Golla Iii210.424.5
#5 Adan Vargas8.7Tackles Per Game#3 Rickey Johnson9.52.6
#5 Adan Vargas0.7Sacks Per Game#3 Rickey Johnson0.40.2
#3 Randy Davenport Jr.5.6Points Per Game#29 Ricardo Gomez1.51.9
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Pancake Blocks#51 Aidan Escobar16

Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
Highland1-5Independence3-3
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
8/29/25StockdaleHighland(W) 20-129/12/25IndependenceStockdale(W) 41-0
9/4/25HighlandKennedy(L) 41-139/19/25IndependenceKennedy(L) 21-6
11/28/25IndependenceKennedy
9/18/25HighlandPorterville(L) 46-1311/14/25IndependencePorterville(W) 44-21
10/3/25HighlandBakersfield(L) 63-010/31/25IndependenceBakersfield(L) 21-7
10/10/25Bakersfield ChristianHighland(L) 34-010/24/25Bakersfield ChristianIndependence(L) 24-14
10/31/25RidgeviewHighland(L) 28-2110/10/25IndependenceRidgeview(W) 42-12

Record Breakdown

Highland (25-26)

Independence (25-26)
2-8
Overall
9-4
0-4
League
2-2
2-4
Non-League
4-2
0-1
Head to Head
1-0
1-5
Common Opponent
3-3
1-4
Home
3-2
1-3
Away
6-2
0-1
Neutral
0-0
0-0
Playoff
3-0
2-8
In-State
9-4
0-0
Out-of-State
0-0