South Mecklenburg was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They were beaten by the Independence Patriots 40-13. While losing is never fun, the Sabres can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 121st, while the Patriots are ranked tenth).
Jayden Jones was his usual excellent self, rushing for 211 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 carries for Independence. Jones is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 189 every time he's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Justin Little, who threw for 253 yards and two touchdowns on only 18 passes.
South Mecklenburg's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Independence, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
South Mecklenburg will venture away from home to challenge Olympic at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Independence, they will have plenty of time to enjoy the victory as they don't play again for a while. They'll take on Charlotte Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on September 27th.
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