After three games on the road, Independence is heading back home. They will host the Sierra Linda Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Independence is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering Seton Catholic just ended the team's five-game winning streak last Friday. They took a 36-28 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Sentinels.
Meanwhile, Sierra Linda hadn't done well against La Joya Community recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Sierra Linda came out on top against La Joya Community by a score of 19-6.
Among those leading the charge was Wesley Reece, who rushed for 92 yards and a touchdown.
Independence's defeat dropped their record down to 5-2. As for Sierra Linda, their win bumped their record up to 2-5.
Independence barely slipped by Sierra Linda when the teams last played back in October of 2023, winning 21-20. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Sierra Linda's Kevin Tortolero Bracamonte, who rushed for 191 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 10.6 yards per carry. Now that he won't be playing on Thursday, will it be easier for Independence to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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