The Independence Blue Devils will face off against the Beachwood Bison at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Independence is headed into the matchup out to prove that what happened against Fairview on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Blue Devils were beaten by the Warriors 41-14. The Blue Devils were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 41-0.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Sam Bernhardt, who rushed for 67 yards and one touchdown. He also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making eight total tackles and defending one pass.
Meanwhile, Beachwood scored the most points they've had this season on Friday, but it wasn't enough. They were dealt a 56-14 loss at the hands of Cuyahoga Heights. The defeat continues a trend for the Bison in their meetings with the Red Wolves: they've now lost three in a row.
Independence's loss dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Beachwood, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-8.
Everything came up roses for Independence against Beachwood in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, as the squad secured a 37-0 win. Do the Blue Devils have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Bison turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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