If Independence was riding high fresh off their 37-0 takedown of Beachwood last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Independence Blue Devils came up short against the Trinity Trojans on Friday, falling 49-27. The Blue Devils were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Trojans apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2023.
Defeat or not, Independence got some senior leadership from Dominic Narduzzi and Rocco Ressler. Narduzzi rushed for 94 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries, while Ressler gained 153 total yards and a touchdown. Those 94 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for Narduzzi.
Independence's loss dropped their record down to 4-6. As for Trinity, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matches, which provided a nice bump to their 6-4 record this season.
Both are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Independence will venture away from home to square off against Monroeville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Monroeville's defense has only allowed 8.1 points per game this season, so Independence's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Trinity, they will head out to face off against Garfield at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Garfield is on a three-game streak of home wins, Trinity a three-game streak of away wins -- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the field.
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