Football Game Recap: Independence Comes Up Short

By Team Reports Sep 17, 2024, 4:31pm

Football Recap: Independence Blue Devils vs. Kirtland Hornets

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Friday just wasn't the day for Independence's offense. They were dealt a 44-0 loss at the hands of the Kirtland Hornets on Friday. The Blue Devils haven't had much luck with the Hornets recently, as the team's come up short the last six times they've met.

Stephen Mlynarczyk threw for 29 yards on two of 12 attempts.

Jake Laverde continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Kirtland, throwing for 118 yards and four touchdowns while completing 87.5% of his passes, and also rushing for 71 yards.

Independence's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Kirtland, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.

Independence will be playing at home against Chagrin Falls at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hopefully Independence focused on turnovers this week as team gave up four on Friday. As for Kirtland, they will head out to square off against Cuyahoga Heights at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Kirtland is looking to tack on another W to their seven-game streak on the road dating back to last season.

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