Independence is 1-9 against Eastmoor Academy since October of 2014 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Independence 76ers will look to defend their home field against the Eastmoor Academy Warriors at 7:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Independence is headed into the match having just suffered their biggest defeat since September 15, 2023 on Friday. They came up short against St. Charles, falling 38-14. While losing is never fun, the 76ers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio football rankings (they are ranked 392nd, while the Cardinals are ranked 164th).
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Antonio Weaver, who rushed for 57 yards on only six carries, and also caught a touchdown. He got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run and that went for an incredible 57 yards. Another rusher making a difference was Nequan Harris, who threw for 153 yards and a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Eastmoor Academy fell victim to Canton South and their airtight defense on Saturday. They lost 20-0 to the Wildcats. The Warriors have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Independence now has a losing record at 1-2. As for Eastmoor Academy, they now also have a losing record at 1-2.
Independence lost to Eastmoor Academy at home by a decisive 26-8 margin when the teams last played back in September of 2023. Will Independence have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
