The Independence Falcons head across town to face the Centennial Golden Hawks in a Bakersfield rivalry matchup. The game is set for Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:30 PM at Centennial High School. Independence enters undefeated, while Centennial is looking to turn its season around with a home victory.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Independence Falcons @ Centennial Golden Hawks
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:30 PM
○ Location: Centennial High School, Bakersfield, CA
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Independence Falcons
Independence has started the season strong at 2-0, dominating both sides of the ball with an 81-7 scoring margin. The Falcons have quickly established themselves as one of the Central Section’s most balanced teams, with a powerful defense complementing an efficient offense.
○ 2025 Record: 2-0
○ National Rank: #5,190
○ State Rank (CA): #340
○ Class Rank: #5
○ Key to Win: Maintain defensive intensity and keep offensive drives consistent to control momentum.
Main Squad:
○ Adrian Lopez – QB
○ Xavier Ramirez – RB
○ Diego Torres – WR
○ Isaiah Hernandez – WR
○ Cristian Gonzalez – OL
○ Anthony Chavez – DL
○ Marcos Gutierrez – LB
○ Nathan Cruz – DB
○ Gabriel Ortiz – RB
○ Elias Rios – TE
○ Michael Flores – DB
Centennial Golden Hawks
Centennial has struggled to begin 2025, starting 0-2 while being outscored 62-20. Despite the early setbacks, the Golden Hawks will have the benefit of home field and will look to rely on their offense to spark a turnaround against a tough Independence squad.
○ 2025 Record: 0-2
○ National Rank: #2,824
○ State Rank (CA): #209
○ Class Rank: #15
○ Key to Win: Improve offensive efficiency, protect the quarterback, and find ways to break through Independence’s stingy defense.
Main Squad:
○ Jordan Martinez – QB
○ Isaiah Brown – RB
○ Julian Lopez – WR
○ Anthony Torres – WR
○ Daniel Hernandez – OL
○ Cristian Ramirez – DL
○ Elijah Gomez – LB
○ Marcos Rojas – DB
○ Adrian Cruz – RB
○ Nathan Flores – TE
○ Jacob Sanchez – DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence | #5,190 | #340 (CA) | #5 | 2-0 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 1.000 | 81 | 7 |
| Centennial | #2,824 | #209 (CA) | #15 | 0-2 | 0-2 | 0-0 | .000 | 20 | 62 |
