Football Recap: Independence Comes Up Short in High-Profile Matchup with Hough + How To Watch

Independence faced Hough in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Patriots were outmatched by the Huskies and fell 35-0. If the Patriots were looking for revenge after losing 47-3 to the Huskies when the teams met back in November of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.

Independence's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Hough, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.

Looking ahead, Independence will be playing at home against Charlotte Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Hough, they will head out on the road to challenge Highland Springs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.