D.J. Howatt Game Report: vs Cuyahoga Heights

On Friday, D.J. Howatt earned his first-ever forced fumble. He also made 14 total tackles, but sadly Independence still had to take a 35-13 loss at the hands of Cuyahoga Heights. We judged Friday's matchup Howatt's most productive, but we don't think it'll stay that way for long.

Looking ahead, Howatt and Independence are taking a road trip to challenge Brooklyn at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Despite Howatt's best efforts to the contrary, the Blue Devils will head into their next match having dropped eight straight games dating back to last season. Will Friday be the turning point? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.