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IndependenceStafford
19
Indians
7

The Stafford (Falmouth, VA) varsity football team lost Thursday's home non-conference game against Independence (Ashburn, VA) by a score of 19-7.

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Independence0143219
Stafford00707
Final score provided by D. Friday.
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Game Stats

Independence (23-24)

Independence

Passing

#Athlete NameCAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals1120164.55014.9198.8
9Nick Nassib (So)1120164.55014.9198.8
Independence

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLng100+TD
Team Totals361674.601
5Jacob Collins (Sr)12726.00
9Nick Nassib (So)144.00
21Jackson Thorne (Jr)21874.101
22Mickey Keller (Sr)242.00
Independence

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals1116414.91
1Justin Jordan (Jr)711917.0
4Ian Grimes (Jr)23015.0
24Nicholas Kellen (So)2157.51
Independence

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals16716422353
1Justin Jordan (Jr)119119
3Nico Backman (Sr)1717
4Ian Grimes (Jr)3030
5Jacob Collins (Sr)72577
9Nick Nassib (So)44
21Jackson Thorne (Jr)8787
22Mickey Keller (Sr)44
24Nicholas Kellen (So)1515
Independence

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals167164164331
1Justin Jordan (Jr)119119
4Ian Grimes (Jr)3030
5Jacob Collins (Sr)7272
9Nick Nassib (So)4164168
21Jackson Thorne (Jr)8787
22Mickey Keller (Sr)44
24Nicholas Kellen (So)1515
Independence

Tackles

#Athlete NameSoloAsstTot TcklsTFL
Team Totals1316297.0
2Britain Fees (Sr)1451.5
5Jacob Collins (Sr)2132.5
8Laith Hilmi (Sr)1121.0
14Adam Martin (Jr)123
21Jackson Thorne (Jr)68142.0
24Nicholas Kellen (So)11
77Matt Montgomery (Sr)11
Independence

Sacks

#Athlete NameSacksYdlHurs
Team Totals3.0
2Britain Fees (Sr).5
14Adam Martin (Jr).5
21Jackson Thorne (Jr)1.0
77Matt Montgomery (Sr)1.0
Independence

Defensive Statistics

#Athlete NameIntInt YdsAvgPDFmb RecFR YdsCausBlk PntsBlk FGs
Team Totals22211.0
3Nico Backman (Sr)11717.0
5Jacob Collins (Sr)155.0
Independence

Points

#Athlete NameTDsTD PtsConvSKick PtsTot Pts
Team Totals212517
3Nico Backman (Sr)55
21Jackson Thorne (Jr)166
24Nicholas Kellen (So)166
Independence

PATs and Field Goals

#Athlete NamePATAtt%FGAtt%LngTot Pts
Team Totals221.0111.0235
3Nico Backman (Sr)221.0111.0235
Independence

Touchdowns

#Athlete NameTD RushTD RecTD FRTD IRTD PRTD KORTotal
Team Totals112
21Jackson Thorne (Jr)11
24Nicholas Kellen (So)11

Stafford (23-24)

Stafford has not entered stats for this game.

Game Story

Virginia High School Football - Independence prevails Stafford

September 14, 2023: Falmouth, VA 22405

The crowd at Thursday's non-league contest between the Independence (Ashburn, VA) and the host Stafford Indians (Falmouth, VA), observed Independence's football squad defeat Stafford by a count of 19-7.

The now own a 1-3 record. They play next when they travel to Woodgrove for a non-league contest on Friday, September 29. Independence will encounter a Wolverines squad coming off a 28-12 non-league loss to Heritage (Leesburg, VA). The Wolverines record now stands at 0-3.

Coming up next, the Indians encounter the Colonial Forge Eagles (Stafford, VA) in a Commonwealth contest, on Friday, September 22. Stafford will attempt to upgrade on its 2-2 season record. The Eagles go into the contest with a 4-0 record after their 21-13 non-league win over Patriot (Nokesville, VA).

Alex Montgomery All-Star Reporter
Dexter B. FridayIndians Reporter
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  1. Check In

    1st Quarter
    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. IHS 0, Stafford 0
    Posted @ 7p

  2. Game Attendance

    1st Quarter
    Attendance Hundreds
    Posted @ 7p

  3. Field Conditions

    1st Quarter
    Field Conditions Dry
    Posted @ 7p

  4. Weather Conditions

    1st Quarter
    Weather Conditions Fair
    Posted @ 7p

  5. Commentary

    1st Quarter
    Defensive battle so far, 1:30 to go in 1Q
    Posted @ 7:21p

  6. Commentary

    1st Quarter
    Posted @ 7:22p
  7. 0 - 0

    End of 1st Quarter

    2nd Quarter
    IHS 0, Stafford 0
    Posted @ 7:24p

  8. Commentary

    2nd Quarter
    Indy RB Mickey Keller currently out with an injury.
    Posted @ 7:33p

  9. Commentary

    2nd Quarter
    Two dropped passes across the middle by Indy could have been TDs
    Posted @ 7:34p
  10. 0 - 0

    Interception

    Independence2nd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Independence - #3 Nico Backman intercepts a Stafford pass. IHS 0, Stafford 0
    Posted @ 7:34p
  11. 0 - 0

    Red Zone Alert

    Independence2nd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Independence is inside Stafford's 20. IHS 0, Stafford 0
    Posted @ 7:34p

  12. Commentary

    2nd Quarter
    3rd and goal Indy at the 3
    Posted @ 7:37p
  13. 6 - 0

    Rushing Touchdown

    Independence2nd Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Independence - #21 Jackson Thorne with a 3 Yd Rushing TD. IHS 6, Stafford 0
    Posted @ 7:38p
  14. 7 - 0

    Made Point After

    Independence2nd Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Independence - #3 Nico Backman PAT Good. IHS 7, Stafford 0
    Posted @ 7:38p
  15. 13 - 0

    Passing Touchdown

    Independence2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Independence - #9 Nick Nassib 12 Yd pass completed to #24 Nicholas Kellen for a TD. IHS 13, Stafford 0
    Posted @ 7:55p
  16. 14 - 0

    Made Point After

    Independence2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Independence - #3 Nico Backman PAT Good. IHS 14, Stafford 0
    Posted @ 7:55p

  17. Commentary

    2nd Quarter
    Indy scores as time expires in the half.
    Posted @ 7:55p
  18. 14 - 0

    Halftime

    Halftime
    IHS 14, Stafford 0
    We noticed it's halftime, please enjoy this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    Posted @ 7:55p

  19. Commentary

    Halftime
    Best half Indy has played all season. Running the ball and playing solid defense.
    Posted @ 7:56p
  20. 14 - 0

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Stafford3rd Quarter
    Stafford to kick off to Independence.
    Posted @ 8:13p
  21. 14 - 6

    Rushing Touchdown

    Stafford3rd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Stafford - 78 Yd Rushing TD. IHS 14, Stafford 6
    Posted @ 8:26p
  22. 14 - 7

    Made Point After

    Stafford3rd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Stafford - PAT Good. IHS 14, Stafford 7
    Posted @ 8:27p
  23. 14 - 7

    Red Zone Alert

    Independence3rd Quarter Under a minute
    Independence is inside Stafford's 20. IHS 14, Stafford 7
    Posted @ 8:43p
  24. 14 - 7

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    IHS 14, Stafford 7
    Posted @ 8:44p
  25. 17 - 7

    Field Goal

    Independence4th Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Independence - #3 Nico Backman kicks a 20 Yd Field Goal. IHS 17, Stafford 7
    Posted @ 8:50p

  26. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    Great defensive stand by Indy
    Posted @ 8:57p
  27. 17 - 7

    Punt

    Independence4th Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Stafford has punted to Independence. Independence has the ball on their own 30-yard line. IHS 17, Stafford 7
    Posted @ 8:57p
  28. 17 - 7

    Red Zone Alert

    Independence4th Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Independence is inside Stafford's 20. IHS 17, Stafford 7
    Posted @ 9:04p

  29. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    2nd and goal Indy
    Posted @ 9:05p

  30. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    2:41 to go
    Posted @ 9:06p
  31. 19 - 7

    Safety

    Independence4th Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Independence - Safety. IHS 19, Stafford 7
    Posted @ 9:13p
  32. 19 - 7

    Two-Minute Warning

    Independence4th Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Independence has the ball. IHS 19, Stafford 7
    Posted @ 9:16p

  33. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    Indy about to get it’s first W of the season
    Posted @ 9:18p
  34. 19 - 7

    End of Game

    Final
    IHS 19, Stafford 7
    Posted @ 9:19p

Scoretracker Providers

Alex Montgomery All-Star Reporter
Dexter B. FridayIndians Reporter

Rankings & Records

Independence (23-24)

VADiv.
12928
OverallRegionHomeAwayWin %Region %PFPA
4-73-21-43-3.364.600152306

Stafford (23-24)

VADiv.
11929
OverallRegionHomeAwayWin %Region %PFPA
3-71-52-31-4.300.167190219

Team Scoring Averages

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Independence		3.74.01.44.113.8
Stafford		3.1.94.03.019.0

Team Stat Comparison

IndependenceStafford
139.5Rushing Yards Per Game-
147.5Passing Yards Per Game-
287.1Total Yards Per Game-
54.8Tackles Per Game-
2.5Sacks Per Game-
13.1Points Per Game-

Team Leaders

IndependenceStaffordNational Avg.
#22 Mickey Keller55.7Rushing Yards Per Game
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20.6
#9 Nick Nassib142.3Passing Yards Per Game
-
50.5
#9 Nick Nassib146.3Total Yards Per Game
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36.9
#21 Jackson Thorne15.8Tackles Per Game
-
2.7
#21 Jackson Thorne1.2Sacks Per Game
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0.2
#1 Justin Jordan3.2Points Per Game
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2.1

Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
Independence0-3Stafford0-3
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
8/25/23MassaponaxIndependence(L) 35-1410/27/23MassaponaxStafford(L) 28-7
9/8/23Brooke PointIndependence(L) 36-139/29/23StaffordBrooke Point(L) 35-34
11/10/23IndependenceRiverbend(L) 41-1610/20/23RiverbendStafford(L) 34-8

Record Breakdown

Independence (23-24)

Stafford (23-24)
4-7
Overall
3-7
3-2
League
1-5
1-4
Non-League
2-2
1-0
Head to Head
0-1
0-3
Common Opponent
0-3
1-4
Home
2-3
3-3
Away
1-4
0-0
Neutral
0-0
0-1
Playoff
0-0
4-7
In-State
3-7
0-0
Out-of-State
0-0