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The Independence (Bakersfield, CA) freshman football team won Thursday's home conference game against Centennial (Bakersfield, CA) by a score of 21-12.

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Centennial006612
Independence770721
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  • Matchup Info

Game Stats

Centennial has not entered stats for this game.
Independence

Passing

#Athlete NameCAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals1118199.61118.12135113.0
3Elijah Carrillo (Fr)1118199.61118.12135113.0
Independence

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLng100+TD
Team Totals211818.62511
1Caleb Gutierrez (Fr)151379.1251
2D. Powell Jr (Fr)122.020
3Elijah Carrillo (Fr)4399.81701
7Laysen McCoy (Fr)133.030
Independence

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals1320415.7352
1Caleb Gutierrez (Fr)48421.035
2D. Powell Jr (Fr)35518.3352
6D. Rodriguez (Fr)35418.030
13Teegan Chavez (Fr)1-5-5.0
15Jayden Chavez (Fr)2168.012
Independence

Offensive Fumbles and Pancake Blocks

#Athlete NameFumLostPnk Blk
Team Totals1110
3Elijah Carrillo (Fr)11
55Josiah Ramon (Fr)3
71Pablo Perez (Fr)6
Independence

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals18120470245484
1Caleb Gutierrez (Fr)1378455276
2D. Powell Jr (Fr)25557
3Elijah Carrillo (Fr)3939
4Rodney Ray (Fr)2424
5Kayden Herron (Fr)1515
6D. Rodriguez (Fr)5454
7Laysen McCoy (Fr)33
9Joey Puente (Fr)55
13Teegan Chavez (Fr)-5-5
14Marquise Venson (Fr)1515
15Jayden Chavez (Fr)1616
Independence

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals181199204380
1Caleb Gutierrez (Fr)13784221
2D. Powell Jr (Fr)25557
3Elijah Carrillo (Fr)39199238
6D. Rodriguez (Fr)5454
7Laysen McCoy (Fr)33
13Teegan Chavez (Fr)-5-5
15Jayden Chavez (Fr)1616
Independence

Defensive Statistics

#Athlete NameIntInt YdsAvgPDFmb RecFR YdsCausBlk PntsBlk FGs
Team Totals351.7
5Kayden Herron (Fr)2157.5
9Joey Puente (Fr)155.0
Independence

Kickoffs

#Athlete NameKOYdsAvgLngTB
Team Totals312040.040
44M. Rodriguez (Fr)312040.040
Independence

Punts

#Athlete NamePYdsAvgLngIn 20
Team Totals15050.050
44M. Rodriguez (Fr)15050.050
Independence

Kickoff and Punt Returns

#Athlete NameKO RetsYdsAvgLngP RetsYdsAvgLngFCKR Yds
Team Totals27035.05512424.094
1Caleb Gutierrez (Fr)15555.05555
4Rodney Ray (Fr)12424.024
14Marquise Venson (Fr)11515.01515
Independence

Points

#Athlete NameTDsTD PtsConvSKick PtsTot Pts
Team Totals31830
2D. Powell Jr (Fr)212
3Elijah Carrillo (Fr)16
44M. Rodriguez (Fr)30
Independence

PATs and Field Goals

#Athlete NamePATAtt%FGAtt%LngTot Pts
Team Totals331.03
44M. Rodriguez (Fr)331.03
Independence

Touchdowns

#Athlete NameTD RushTD RecTD FRTD IRTD PRTD KORTotal
Team Totals123
2D. Powell Jr (Fr)22
3Elijah Carrillo (Fr)11

Game Story

California High School Football - Centennial knocked off by Independence

September 4, 2025: Bakersfield, CA 93311

In Thursday's league game, the Independence Falcons (Bakersfield, CA) football team overcame the visiting Centennial Golden Hawks (Bakersfield, CA), by a tally of 21-12.

In their next game, the Falcons battle the Stockdale Mustangs (Bakersfield, CA) in a game, on Thursday, September 11. Independence will attempt to better on its 2-1 season record. The Mustangs enter the game with a 2-1 record after their 34-0 non-league loss to Bakersfield (Bakersfield, CA).

The Golden Hawks (1-2) will now prepare for their game against East Bakersfield (Bakersfield, CA). The Blades enter the non-league game with a 1-1 record. In their last game, East Bakersfield notched a victory over Ridgeview (Bakersfield, CA), 14-4, in a non-league game.

Centennial @ Independence Football Game Info

Thu., Sep. 4, 2025 @ 5p
The Independence (Bakersfield, CA) freshman football team won Thursday's home conference game against Centennial (Bakersfield, CA) by a score of 21-12.

Rankings & Records

Centennial (25-26)

OverallLeagueHomeAwayWin %League %PFPA
4-20-12-12-1.667.0008753

Independence (25-26)

OverallLeagueHomeAwayWin %League %PFPA
4-1-12-01-1-13-0.7501.00018798

Team Scoring Averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Centennial
1.503.03.514.5
Independence
3.38.05.85.331.2

Team Stat Comparison

CentennialIndependence
-Rushing Yards Per Game181.8
-Passing Yards Per Game159.6
-Receiving Yards Per Game163.4
-Total Yards Per Game341.4
-Tackles Per Game21.2
-Sacks Per Game1.2
-Points Per Game4.0
-Pancake Blocks18

Team Leaders

CentennialIndependenceNational Avg.
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Rushing Yards Per Game#1 Caleb Gutierrez125.020.9
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Passing Yards Per Game#3 Elijah Carrillo159.648.1
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Receiving Yards Per Game#15 Jayden Chavez44.817.4
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Total Yards Per Game#3 Elijah Carrillo178.635.4
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Tackles Per Game#12 Antonio Yin5.02.1
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Sacks Per Game#23 Isaac Zavala1.00.4
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Points Per Game#1 Caleb Gutierrez3.63.0
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Pancake Blocks#71 Pablo Perez122

Record Breakdown

Centennial (25-26)

Independence (25-26)

4-2
Overall
4-1-1
0-1
League
2-0
4-1
Non-League
2-1-1
0-1
Head to Head
1-0
2-0
Common Opponent
1-0-1
2-1
Home
1-1-1
2-1
Away
3-0
0-0
Neutral
0-0
0-0
Playoff
0-0
4-2
In-State
4-1-1
0-0
Out-of-State
0-0