Football Recap: Independence Patriots vs. Charlotte Christian Knights
On Friday, Independence faced Charlotte Christian in a battle between two of the state's top teams. Everything went the Independence Patriots' way against the Charlotte Christian Knights as the Independence Patriots made off with a 34-13 win. The victory was just business as usual For the Patriots, who after three games remain undefeated this season.
Jayden Jones had a dynamite game for Independence, rushing for 214 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 10.2 yards per carry. Jones is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 102 every time he's taken the field this season. Justin Little was another key player, throwing for 201 yards and a touchdown while completing 71.4% of his passes.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Independence was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 335 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Charlotte Christian lost, don't look at Jamal Rule. Despite the final result, he rushed for 142 yards and a touchdown.
Independence's win bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Charlotte Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Independence's road trip will continue as they head out to face South Mecklenburg at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Charlotte Christian, they will face off against Ardrey Kell at 8:00 p.m. on Friday.
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