Independence Falcons (Bakersfield, CA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Highland Scots (Bakersfield, CA), 36-17 in a league bout.

With the win, Independence upgrades its record to 13-6 on the season. The Falcons travel to Bakersfield (Bakersfield, CA) to play the Drillers in a bout on Wednesday, January 31. The Drillers go into the bout with a record of 2-2. Bakersfield won 35-18 in their recent league bout against Highland (Bakersfield, CA)