Briggs has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will challenge the Independence 76ers at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Briggs' defense has only allowed 17.5 points per game this season, so Independence's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Briggs will bounce into Thursday's contest after beating Eastmoor Academy, who they hadn't topped in nine consecutive meetings. Briggs beat Eastmoor Academy on Thursday by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 20-14.
Meanwhile, Independence came into Friday's matchup having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top against South by a score of 24-13 on Friday.
Antonio Weaver continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 302 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 9.7 yards per carry. He showed off some serious burst, cutting through the defense on one rush that went for 61 yards.
Briggs' record now sits at 6-2. As for Independence, their record now sits at 2-4.
Briggs came up short against Independence in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, falling 18-12. Can Briggs avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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