In Friday's league match, the host Independence Falcons basketball team scored a tight 38-32 triumph over the Bakersfield Drillers.

Next up, the Falcons confront the Ridgeview Wolf Pack (Bakersfield, CA) in a challenge, on Wednesday, January 17. Independence will attempt to improve on its 8-4 season record. The Wolf Pack come into the challenge with a 4-1 record after their 1-0 non-league win over Stockdale (Bakersfield, CA).

Next up, the Drillers confront the Liberty Patriots (Bakersfield, CA) in a challenge, on Wednesday, January 24. Bakersfield will attempt to improve on its 1-4 season record.