Stone Bridge was the 43-10 winner over Independence when they last played one another back in October of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Stone Bridge Bulldogs took a 14-10 hit to the loss column at the hands of Independence. While the Bulldogs didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the 10-0 in the first quarter.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Robert Kellen and he. Kellen rushed for 105 yards while he rushed for 105 yards. An impressive showing, but Jackson Thorne really ramped things up playing D: he picked up three sacks and made 15 total tackles (5.0 for loss).
Stone Bridge dropped their record down to 1-7 with the defeat, which was their fifth straight at home. As for Independence, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 5-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Stone Bridge will square off against Briar Woods at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Briar Woods will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Stone Bridge surely won't give up without a fight. As for Independence, they will challenge Potomac Falls at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday. Independence is facing Potomac Falls at the right time seeing as Potomac Falls is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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