Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Independence Falcons (Bakersfield, CA) and the host Highland Scots (Bakersfield, CA), saw Independence's basketball squad overcome Highland by a tally of 53-42.

With the victory, Independence improves its record to 11-7 on the campaign. The Falcons travel to Bakersfield (Bakersfield, CA) to play the Drillers in a challenge on Wednesday, January 31. The Drillers come into the challenge with a record of 2-6. Bakersfield lost 53-40 in their recent league challenge against Liberty (Bakersfield, CA)