Independence is 0-6 against Bakersfield Christian since October of 2018 but things could change on Friday. The Falcons will host the Eagles at 7:30 p.m. The two teams have allowed few points on average (Independence 10.5, Bakersfield Christian 6.4) so any points scored will be well earned.
On Friday, Independence got the win against Highland by a conclusive 34-14. Considering the Falcons have won six games by more than 19 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Jakhai Ervin
| 10/17/25 vs Highland | 116 |
| 11/01/24 vs Bakersfield | 106 |
| 10/10/25 @ Ridgeview | 102 |
| 10/17/24 @ Highland | 78 |
| 10/10/24 vs Ridgeview | 75 |
Independence's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jakhai Ervin, who rushed for 116 yards and one touchdown on only ten carries. Those 116 rushing yards gave Ervin a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Gunter Golla Iii, who threw for 211 yards and four TDs on only 17 passes.
Meanwhile, Bakersfield Christian put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They skirted past Bakersfield 16-14. The 16-point effort marked the Eagles' lowest-scoring contest of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.
The critical scores for Bakersfield Christian came from Arnez Lee and Darriyon Page.
Bakersfield Christian's defense made their presence known, laying out the QB five times. In that department, Lee was the leader with two sacks. He is on a roll when it comes to sacks, as he's now posted at least one in each of the last four games he's played.
Bakersfield Christian's win bumped their record up to 8-0. As for Independence, their victory bumped their record up to 6-2.
Independence might still be hurting after the 38-14 defeat they got from Bakersfield Christian in their previous meeting back in October of 2024. Will the Falcons have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
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