While Independence's victory against Charlotte Christian wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Patriots won a match that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by the Knights 35-34. The high-scoring effort was just what the Patriots needed considering they were shut out in their previous game.
Travis Hill
| 09/05/25 vs Charlotte Christian | 156 |
| 10/10/24 vs Providence | 104 |
| 09/06/24 @ Charlotte Christian | 79 |
| 10/04/24 @ Garinger | 62 |
| 11/15/24 @ Mount Tabor | 59 |
Independence was led to victory by Jared Street Jr and Travis Hill. Street Jr threw for 277 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 12.6 yards per attempt, while Hill rushed for 156 yards and a pair of scores. Those 156 rushing yards gave Hill a new career-high. Joell Wooten was Street Jr's top target, picking up 96 receiving yards and one TD.
When it comes to explaining why Charlotte Christian lost on Friday, don't look at Jamal Rule. Despite the final result, he rushed for 293 yards and a pair of scores while picking up 12.7 yards per carry. Rule really tore up the turf during one magnificent 76-yard run.
Independence now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Charlotte Christian, they now have a losing record of 1-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Independence will take on Lake Norman at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams might be coming in a bit winded given these two teams combined for 1,109 yards in their previous games. As for Charlotte Christian, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Myers Park at 7:00 p.m. on the 19th.
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