Independence Falcons (Bakersfield, CA) supporters left the game happy Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad run past the host East Bakersfield Blades (Bakersfield, CA), 31-13 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Independence advances its record to 8-2 on the year. The Falcons travel to Bakersfield Christian (Bakersfield, CA) to face the Eagles in a non-league match on Saturday, December 14. The Eagles enter the match with a record of 3-2. Bakersfield Christian won 30-16 in their recent non-league match against Garces Memorial (Bakersfield, CA)

The Blades now own a 5-4 record. They put it on the line next when they host Tehachapi for a battle on Wednesday, January 8.