Independence Falcons (Bakersfield, CA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Bakersfield Drillers (Bakersfield, CA), 33-27 in a league bout.

With the win, Independence upgrades its record to 12-3 on the season. The Falcons travel to Ridgeview (Bakersfield, CA) to clash with the Wolf Pack in a bout on Wednesday, January 17. The Wolf Pack go into the bout with a record of 1-1. Ridgeview won 27-23 in their recent non-league bout against Frontier (Bakersfield, CA)

Next up, the Drillers clash with the Independence Falcons (Bakersfield, CA) in a bout, on Wednesday, January 31. Bakersfield will attempt to upgrade on its 1-2 season record.