Football Preview: Brooklyn Hurricanes vs. Independence Blue Devils
Brooklyn is 0-4 against Independence since September of 2019 but things could change on Friday. The Brooklyn Hurricanes will face off against the Independence Blue Devils at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with three defeats in a row, Brooklyn finally turned things around against Beachwood on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 22-7 victory over the Bison.
Meanwhile, the third road game was the charm for Independence, as they earned their first road win of the season. They snuck past Cuyahoga Heights with a 22-18 win on Friday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Blue Devils as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Rocco Ressler was a one-man wrecking crew for Independence as he rushed for 47 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 32 receiving yards and a touchdown. That's the most rushing yards Ressler has posted since back in September of 2023.
Independence's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged four passes before it was all said and done. Ressler led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by himself.
Brooklyn's win ended a six-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-4. As for Independence, their record is now 2-4.
Brooklyn was taken down by Independence 35-0 when the teams last played back in September of 2023. Can Brooklyn avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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