Independence owes their defense a big pat on the back after their performance on Friday. They breezed by the Fairview Yellowjackets on the road to the tune of 27-0. Given the Eagles' advantage in MaxPreps' Tennessee football rankings (they are ranked 95th, while the Yellowjackets are ranked 232nd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Independence found their leader in underclassman Matthew Horner, who rushed for 44 yards and a touchdown. Speaking of playmakers, who could forget Lucas Penland, who went all the way with a kickoff return for a touchdown.
The victory made it two in a row for Independence and bumps their season record up to 2-6. As for Fairview, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 4-4.
Independence will welcome Brentwood at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Brentwood's defense has only allowed 9.4 points per game this season, so Independence's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Fairview, they will head out to challenge Sycamore at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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