Independence came into this matchup off a tough 30-point loss last Friday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of the Conneaut Spartans by a score of 16-13 on Friday. The Blue Devils were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Spartans apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in August of 2024.
Although Independence took the loss, they still got scores from Liam Rienerth and Bobby Jackson Jr.
Even if they lost, Independence's defense still kept up the pressure with three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Levi Sears, Alex Waski, and Jeremy Jacob, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Independence's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Conneaut, the win got them back to even at 1-1.
Independence didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 24-7 defeat against John Hay on the 5th. As for Conneaut, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next match, a 37-24 loss against Mineral Ridge on the 5th.
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