Football Game Preview: Independence Patriots vs. Mallard Creek Mavericks + How To Watch

The Independence Patriots will face off against the Mallard Creek Mavericks at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.

As a matter of fact, Independence put up the most points they have all season on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Chambers 41-6. With the Patriots ahead 34-0 at the half, the contest was all but over already.

Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Independence to victory, but perhaps none more so than Jared Street Jr, who rushed for 69 yards, and also threw for 102 yards and one touchdown. Jayden Jones was another key back, rushing for 74 yards and one TD.

They were just one part of a punishing run game: Independence was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 249 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Chambers only rushed for 44.

Meanwhile, Mallard Creek didn't have too much trouble with North Mecklenburg last Friday as they won 33-14. That looming 33-14 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Mavericks yet this season.

Mallard Creek's win came from a few key players Independence will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Xavier Edmond, who rushed for 61 yards and one score, and also threw for 15 yards and one touchdown. Another signal caller making a difference was Cailen Napier, who threw for 134 yards and a pair of TDs on only 12 passes.

Independence pushed their record up to 5-2 with the win, which was their third straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 34.0 points over those games. As for Mallard Creek, their win bumped their record up to 5-2.

Things could have been worse for Independence, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 28-14 loss to Mallard Creek in their previous matchup back in August of 2023. Will the Patriots have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.