In Friday's league outing, the Independence Falcons (Bakersfield, CA) basketball squad edged the visiting Ridgeview Wolf Pack (Bakersfield, CA), by a count of 65-58.

The Falcons (15-7) will now prepare for their match against Mission College Prep (San Luis Obispo, CA). The Royals enter the non-league match with a 7-16 record. In their last match, Mission College Prep tipped San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo, CA), 49-44, in a league match.

With the defeat, Ridgeview moves to 13-12 on the year. The Wolf pack travel to Bakersfield (Bakersfield, CA) to face the Drillers in a South Yosemite - Valley match on Monday, February 5. The Drillers enter the match with a record of 6-17. Bakersfield won 50-37 in their recent league match against Highland (Bakersfield, CA)