The Independence Knights will head out to take on the Anna Coyotes at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Independence is no doubt hoping to put an end to a six-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Independence will head into Thursday's contest on the come-up: they were handed a three-point defeat in their last match, but they sure didn't let that happen against Liberty on Thursday. Independence was the clear victor by a 35-14 margin over Liberty. The Knights' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
A big part of Independence's victory came down to the chemistry between Logan Murindagomo and his top target Mckenzie West. Murindagomo rushed for 72 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries while West gained 143 total yards and a touchdown.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Independence was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 322 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.
Meanwhile, Anna suffered their closest loss since September 15, 2023 on Friday. They fell just short of Melissa by a score of 21-18. The Coyotes have struggled against the Cardinals recently, as their game on Friday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Anna might have lost, but man, Edward Chumley was a machine: he rushed for 83 yards and two touchdowns. Chumley also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, picking up two sacks and making ten total tackles.
Even if they lost, Anna's defense still kept up the pressure with four sacks. Melissa's QB won't forget Chumley anytime soon given he sacked him twice.
Independence's win bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Anna, their defeat ended a six-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 1-3.
Friday's game might be decided in the on the ground. Independence has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 155.5 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Anna struggles in that department as they've been averaging 189.2. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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