The Centennial Golden Hawks basketball squad (Bakersfield, CA), was outscored 59-51 in Thursday's non-league battle with the host Bakersfield Drillers (Bakersfield, CA)

With the victory, Bakersfield advances its record to 12-2 on the year. The Drillers travel to Bakersfield Christian (Bakersfield, CA) to meet the Eagles in a battle on Tuesday, February 4. The Eagles enter the battle with a record of 11-5. Bakersfield Christian won 68-50 in their recent league battle against Highland (Bakersfield, CA)

The Golden Hawks now own a 4-7 record. They put it on the line next when they host Liberty for a battle on Tuesday, February 4. Centennial will meet a Patriots squad coming off a 45-27 league loss to Frontier (Bakersfield, CA). The Patriots record now stands at 15-7.