The Centennial Golden Hawks basketball squad (Bakersfield, CA), was outscored 54-46 in Friday's non-league battle with the visiting Independence Falcons (Bakersfield, CA)

With the victory, Independence advances its record to 11-2 on the year. The Falcons travel to Liberty (Bakersfield, CA) to meet the Patriots in a non-league battle on Thursday, January 9. The Patriots enter the battle with a record of 10-5. Liberty lost 31-25 in their recent non-league battle against North (Bakersfield, CA)

The Golden Hawks now own a 2-2 record. They put it on the line next when they host Garces Memorial for a battle on Thursday, January 9.