Independence had to kick off their season on the road on Friday, but they showed no ill effects. They snuck past the Gaffney Indians with a 27-21 win. The score was all tied up 21-21 at the break, but the Patriots were the (much) better team in the second half.
Leading Independence to victory were Jared Street Jr and Jayden Jones. Street Jr rushed for 61 yards and one touchdown on only eight carries, while Jones gained 115 total yards and three touchdowns.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Independence will challenge Hough at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Gaffney, they will take on J.L. Mann at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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