Independence hadn't done well against Beechcroft recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Independence 76ers had just enough and edged the Beechcroft Cougars out 4-3. The high-scoring effort was just what the 76ers needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
They hit Beechcroft with a three-pronged attack, as the team got scores from
Alassane Sow (2),
Ousmane Shaw, and
Issa Jama.
Independence is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a massive bump to their 3-7-1 record this season. As for Beechcroft, their defeat was their fifth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 3-7.
Independence will host Mifflin at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Mifflin will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Independence surely won't give up without a fight. As for Beechcroft, they will head out to square off against Walnut Ridge at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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