While Independence put up plenty of points on Friday, the same can't be said for Alhambra. The Independence Patriots simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Alhambra Lions 48-0 at home. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Patriots.
Armani Cruz went supernova for Independence, rushing for 60 yards and three touchdowns on only six carries, while also throwing for 191 yards and three touchdowns. The dominant performance gave Cruz a new career-high in rushing yards. Chance Ogle was another key player, rushing for 130 yards on only 12 carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Independence was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 244 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Alhambra only rushed for 55.
Independence now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Alhambra, their loss was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-2.
Independence will play host again on Friday to welcome Washington, where kickoff is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. The two teams are at an even 3-3 against one another since September of 2014, but likely not for long. As for Alhambra, they will welcome Seton Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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