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The Independence (Bakersfield, CA) freshman basketball team won Friday's neutral tournament game against McFarland (CA) by a score of 34-8.

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McFarland----8
Independence----34
Final score provided by B. LIVINGSTON.
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Game Story

California High School Basketball - Independence overwhelms McFarland

December 1, 2023: McFarland, CA 93250

Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Independence Falcons (Bakersfield, CA) and the host McFarland Cougars (McFarland, CA), saw Independence's basketball squad wallop McFarland by a tally of 34-8.

With the victory, Independence improves its record to 3-2 on the campaign. The Falcons travel to Foothill (Bakersfield, CA) to confront the Trojans in a non-league challenge on Saturday, December 2. The Trojans come into the challenge with a record of 0-2. Foothill lost 50-8 in their recent non-league challenge against Independence (Bakersfield, CA)

Next up, the Cougars confront the Lindsay Cardinals (Lindsay, CA) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, December 7. McFarland will attempt to improve on its 0-2 season record.

McFarland vs Independence Basketball Game Info

Fri., Dec. 1, 2023 @ 7:50p
The Independence (Bakersfield, CA) freshman basketball team won Friday's neutral tournament game against McFarland (CA) by a score of 34-8.

Rankings & Records

McFarland (23-24)

OverallLeagueHomeAwayNeutralWin %League %PFPA
10-125-75-32-83-1.455.417732757

Independence (23-24)

OverallLeagueHomeAwayNeutralWin %League %PFPA
15-85-36-33-36-2.652.625833606

Team Scoring Averages

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McFarland
10.88.210.08.75.033.3
Independence
-----36.2

Team Stat Comparison

McFarlandIndependence
18.4Points Per Game-
1.2Rebounds Per Game-
0.3Assists Per Game-
0.4Steals Per Game-

Team Leaders

McFarlandIndependenceNational Avg.
#15 Gustavo Mojica13.4Points Per Game
-
4.4
#5 Nathaniel Oropeza0.6Rebounds Per Game
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2.4
#15 Gustavo Mojica0.3Assists Per Game
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0.8
#23 Estevan Valencia0.3Steals Per Game
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1.0

Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
McFarland3-1Independence2-0
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
1/8/24McFarlandShafter(L) 33-1611/16/23ShafterIndependence(W) 41-15
1/26/24ShafterMcFarland(W) 37-35
1/10/24McFarlandTaft(W) 36-2212/8/23TaftIndependence(W) 40-13
1/30/24McFarlandTaft(W) 48-8

Record Breakdown

McFarland (23-24)

Independence (23-24)

10-12
Overall
15-8
5-7
League
5-3
2-3
Non-League
2-2
0-1
Head to Head
1-0
3-1
Common Opponent
2-0
5-3
Home
6-3
2-8
Away
3-3
3-1
Neutral
6-2
0-0
Playoff
0-0
10-12
In-State
15-8
0-0
Out-of-State
0-0