Liberty Patriots (Bakersfield, CA) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Bakersfield Drillers (Bakersfield, CA), 43-35 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Liberty upgrades its record to 2-0 on the campaign. The Patriots host Bakersfield (Bakersfield, CA) to play the Drillers in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 24. The Drillers come into the bout with a record of 8-2.

Next up, the Drillers play the Ridgeview Wolf Pack (Bakersfield, CA) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, December 3. Bakersfield will attempt to upgrade on its 8-2 season record. The Wolf Pack come into the bout with a 0-1 record after their 41-37 non-league loss to Monache (Porterville, CA).