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| 08/22/25 - Away | 30-0 W |
| 08/23/24 - Home | 41-20 W |
| 08/18/23 - Home | 41-6 W |
| 08/19/22 - Away | 56-7 W |
| 08/20/21 - Home | 47-10 W |
| + 5 more games |
Columbia had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They blew past the Independence Blue Devils 30-0 on Friday. The Raiders haven't had any issues with the Blue Devils recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive victory against them.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Jose Rivera and Xavier Hendon. Rivera rushed for 86 yards and two touchdowns while Hendon rushed for 57 yards and one score. Rivera didn't just play on offense: he also forced one fumble and made three total tackles (1.5 for loss).
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Columbia's defense and their five sacks. Leading the way was Ryan Smith with two. Columbia received some extra help from AJ Lamb, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Looking ahead, Columbia will face off against Fairview at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Independence, they are packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game of the season: they will square off against Conneaut at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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