If Independence was riding high fresh off their 35-14 takedown of Liberty last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Independence Knights took a blow against the Anna Coyotes on Friday, falling 70-29. The Knights were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 42-8.
Logan Murindagomo and Mckenzie West certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Murindagomo threw for 184 yards and two touchdowns, while West picked up 132 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Ziondre Williams was his usual excellent self, throwing for 287 yards and six touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes, and also rushing for 52 yards for Anna. Edward Chumley was another key player, rushing for 64 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries.
Independence's defeat was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Anna, their win bumped their record up to 2-3.
Independence will take on Lovejoy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Lovejoy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 40.2 points per game this season. As for Anna, they will challenge Emerson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Emerson's defense has only allowed 10.3 points per game this season, so Anna's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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