Independence won the last time they faced Emerson, and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Independence Knights won by a goal and slipped past the Emerson Mavericks 3-2. Given Independence's advantage in MaxPreps' Texas soccer rankings (they are ranked 49th, while Emerson is ranked 323rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
The win made it two in a row for Independence and bumps their season record up to 15-4-1. As for Emerson, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-12-4 record this season.
Independence will be playing at home against Reedy at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Reedy will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Independence surely won't give up without a fight. Emerson does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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