The East Bakersfield Blades basketball squad (Bakersfield, CA), was outscored 40-20 in Monday's non-league battle with the host Highland Scots (Bakersfield, CA)

With the victory, Highland advances its record to 4-10 on the year. The Scots travel to Independence (Bakersfield, CA) to meet the Falcons in a battle on Tuesday, February 4. The Falcons enter the battle with a record of 16-4. Independence won 46-34 in their recent league battle against Ridgeview (Bakersfield, CA)

The Blades now own a 8-12 record. They put it on the line next when they host West for a battle on Wednesday, February 5. East Bakersfield will meet a Vikings squad coming off a 68-6 league loss to Tehachapi (Tehachapi, CA). The Vikings record now stands at 3-8.