The Independence Falcons (Bakersfield, CA) soccer nipped the host Highland Scots (Bakersfield, CA), 2-1 in Thursday's league bout.

With the victory, Independence moves its record to 10-4 on the year. The Falcons travel to Bakersfield (Bakersfield, CA) to battle the Drillers in a South Yosemite - Valley bout on Tuesday, January 31. The Drillers enter the bout with a record of 3-9. Bakersfield lost 4-1 in their recent league bout against Bakersfield Christian (Bakersfield, CA)

In their next game, the Scots battle the Centennial Golden Hawks (Bakersfield, CA) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, January 31. Highland will attempt to move on its 10-5 season record. The Golden Hawks enter the bout with a 11-7 record after their 2-0 league loss to Stockdale (Bakersfield, CA).