Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Highland Scots (Bakersfield, CA) and the visiting Independence Falcons (Bakersfield, CA), saw Highland's basketball squad knock off Independence by a count of 53-39.

With the victory, Highland upgrades its record to 8-6 on the campaign. The Scots host Liberty (Bakersfield, CA) to play the Patriots in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, December 14. The Patriots come into the challenge with a record of 7-2. Liberty lost 34-30 in their recent non-league challenge against Golden Valley (Bakersfield, CA)

Next up, the Falcons play the Centennial Golden Hawks (Bakersfield, CA) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, December 14. Independence will attempt to upgrade on its 4-8 season record. The Golden Hawks come into the challenge with a 5-5 record after their 69-13 non-league loss to St. Joseph (Santa Maria, CA).