Independence is hoping to patch up the holes in a defense that has allowed an average of 30.38 points per game. They will take on St. Helena College and Career Academy at 7 p.m. ET on Friday at home. It might come down to the wire as the MaxPreps rankings project a close matchup.
Independence got themselves on the board against Varnado last week, but Varnado never followed suit. The Tigers put the hurt on Varnado with a sharp 28-0 victory. The team accrued the bulk of their points in the first half (21) and coasted on those for the win.
Meanwhile, St. Helena College and Career Academy came up short against Kentwood, falling 25-12.
Independence's victory lifted them to 2-6 while St. Helena College and Career Academy's loss dropped them down to 3-7. We'll find out if Independence can add another positive mark to their record or if St. Helena College and Career Academy can shake off the defeat and take the spring out of Independence's step.
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