Independence and Washington are an even 3-3 against one another since September of 2014, but not for long. The Independence Patriots will play host again on Friday to welcome the Washington Rams, where kickoff is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. The two teams are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
Independence's defense heads into the contest hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They claimed a resounding 48-0 victory over Alhambra at home.
Armani Cruz was a one-man wrecking crew for Independence as he rushed for 60 yards and three touchdowns on only six carries, and also threw for 191 yards and three touchdowns. The dominant performance gave Cruz a new career-high in rushing yards. Another player making a difference was Chance Ogle, who rushed for 130 yards on only 12 carries.
Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Washington at home against Bourgade Catholic on Friday as the squad secured a 42-7 win. With the Rams ahead 28-0 at the half, the game was all but over already.
Independence now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Washington, they now also have a winning record of 2-1.
Everything came up roses for Independence against Washington in their previous meeting back in September of 2023 as the team secured a 49-20 victory. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Washington's Saveonne Kun, who rushed for 105 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 carries. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Independence to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
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