Independence unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a blow against the Columbia Raiders on Friday, falling 30-0. The Blue Devils have struggled against the Raiders recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Jose Rivera and Xavier Hendon. Rivera rushed for 86 yards and a pair of TDs while Hendon rushed for 57 yards and one score. An impressive showing, but Hendon really ramped things up playing D: he picked up a sack and made six total tackles (1.5 for loss) in addition to snagging an interception.
Coming up, Independence is taking a road trip to square off against Conneaut at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Columbia, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Fairview at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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