Independence lost to Centennial back in September of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Falcons blew past the Golden Hawks 38-13. Fans of the Falcons have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.
Independence had a senior duo take command as Gunter Golla Iii rushed for 16 yards and two scores and Rickey Johnson rushed for 53 yards and one touchdown on only six carries. Bricen Gutierrez made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Independence didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Centennial to a completion percentage of just 45.8%. The team can thank Jeffery Smith for the heroic effort on defense: he. Independence wasn't nearly as limited: they posted one of 89.5%.
Despite the loss, Centennial still got an impressive performance from Mikel Iturriria, who rushed for 82 yards and one TD.
Falcons
| 09/05/25 @ Centennial | 38-13 |
| 08/28/25 vs South | 34-7 |
| 08/22/25 @ Pioneer Valley | 47-0 |
The win was the third in a row for Independence, bringing their record up to 3-0. The victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 6.7 points on average this season. As for Centennial, their loss was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-3.
Looking ahead, Independence will square off against Stockdale at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Centennial, they will take on Chavez at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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