Soccer Recap: Independence Picks Up Third Consecutive Win + How To Watch

By Team Reports Oct 28, 2025, 9:00pm

Soccer Recap: Independence vs. Butler

HOW TO WATCH: This match can be replayed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the NC High School Athletic Assn. (NCHSAA) & Butler High School. Watch Full Replay

Independence's game on Tuesday was all tied up 1-1 at the half, but luckily for them it didn't stay that way. They came out on top against the Butler Bulldogs by a score of 3-1. Even though Independence got in a bit of trouble with the refs ( Alexander Lampi was handed a red card), the team managed to overcome the adversity.

Dennis Sanchez and Mark Verret scored all three of Independence's goals, bringing their combined season tally to 25 goals.

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Previous 3 Games

10/28/25 @ Butler3-1
10/23/25 @ North Mecklenburg2-1
10/22/25 vs Butler5-0

The victory (which was Independence's third in a row) raised their record to 14-4. As for Butler, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 5-14-2.

Coming up, Independence will challenge Rocky River at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Butler, they will take on South Mecklenburg at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. South Mecklenburg's last three matchups have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.

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