The Highland Scots soccer team (Bakersfield, CA), was nipped 1-0 in Thursday's non-league outing with the visiting Independence Falcons (Bakersfield, CA)

With the win, Independence advances its record to 7-2 on the campaign. The Falcons travel to Dos Palos (Dos Palos, CA) to play the Broncos in a non-league outing on Thursday, January 5. The Broncos go into the outing with a record of 5-5. Dos Palos lost 3-1 in their recent non-league outing against Torres (Madera, CA)

In their next game, the Scots play the South Spartans (Bakersfield, CA) in a non-league outing, on Thursday, January 5. Highland will attempt to advance on its 2-6 season record. The Spartans go into the outing with a 4-3 record after their 1-0 non-league win over Paso Robles (Paso Robles, CA).