Stafford has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 17.5 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They came out on top against Independence by a score of 45-36. While the Indians didn't have the best season last year (they finished 3-7), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
When it comes to explaining why Independence lost, don't look at Justin Jordan. Despite the final result, he rushed for 48 yards and two touchdowns, and also picked up 72 receiving yards. Jackson Thorne handled things on the ground, rushing for 82 yards.
The victory for Stafford keeps them at an undefeated 4-0. As for Independence, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Stafford will host Colonial Forge at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Stafford's defense has only allowed 17.5 points per game this season, so Colonial Forge's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Independence, they will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Woodgrove at 7:00 p.m. on October 4th.
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