For the first time this season, Independence will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will venture away from home to face off against the Emerson Mavericks at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Independence is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 52.2 points per game this season.
Independence picked up another tournament win on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 60-45 win over Ranchview. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Knights' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 385th, while the Wolves are ranked 781st).
Kylan Wade
| 12/12/25 vs Ranchview | 16 |
| 12/12/25 vs Anna | 25 |
| 12/11/25 vs Flower Mound | 18 |
| 12/09/25 vs Richland | 21 |
| 12/06/25 vs Walnut Grove | 27 |
| 12/05/25 vs Prosper | 16 |
Independence relied on the efforts of Devon Holloway, who posted nine points and five boards, and Kylan Wade, who scored 16 points. The game was Wade's sixth in a row with at least 16 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Tristan Wade, who earned eight points.
Independence was working as a unit and finished the game with 11 assists. They are 6-2 when they've passed the ball that well.
Meanwhile, Emerson came into Saturday's contest having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top against Temple by a score of 70-58 on Saturday.
Emerson's record is now 6-10. As for Independence, the victory got them back to even at 7-7.
Independence beat Emerson 76-69 in their previous matchup back in January. Do the Knights have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Mavericks turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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