The Independence Knights will face off against the Emerson Mavericks at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Independence is coming into the matchup on a three-game losing streak.
Independence is headed into the game out to prove that what happened against Melissa last Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Independence took a blow against Melissa, falling 75-6. The Knights were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 41-6.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Emerson, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 38-35 win over Melissa on Friday. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Mavericks considering their seven-point performance the contest before.
It was another big night for DJ Shelton, who rushed for 75 yards and four touchdowns, and also threw for 217 yards and a touchdown. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in November of 2023. Kelton Wafer was another key player, picking up 87 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Emerson wouldn't let Melissa keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Emerson can thank Chris Winters and Parker Reese for forcing both of them.
Independence's defeat dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Emerson, their victory bumped their record up to 6-3.
Independence was dealt a bruising 72-7 loss at the hands of Emerson in their previous matchup back in November of 2023. Can Independence avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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