Independence Wildcats (Independence, MS) fans went home in high spirits Friday as they saw their football team achieve victory over the host Water Valley Blue Devils (Water Valley, MS), 37-15 in a non-league battle.

With the win, Independence improves its record to 1-0 on the season. The Wildcats host Byhalia (Byhalia, MS) to play the Indians in a non-league battle on Friday, September 6. The Indians go into the battle with a record of 1-1. Byhalia lost 14-8 in their recent non-league battle against Byers (Holly Springs, MS)

The Blue Devils now have a 0-1 record. They play next when they host North Pontotoc for a non-league battle on Friday, September 6. Water Valley will play a Vikings team coming off a 14-0 non-league win over Okolona (Okolona, MS). The Vikings record now stands at 1-0.