After soaring to 38 points the game before, Independence was a bit more limited in their contest on Thursday. They took a blow against the Africentric Early College Nubians, falling 28-0. The 76ers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Nubians apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2023.
Africentric Early College was led to victory by Larell Hairston and Caleb Anthony. Hairston rushed for 205 yards while picking up 8.5 yards per carry, while Anthony gained 102 total yards and three touchdowns. Those 205 rushing yards gave Hairston a new career-high. Josh Smith was another key player, throwing for 149 yards and a touchdown.
Independence's loss dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Africentric Early College, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 5-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Independence will venture away from home to challenge West at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Africentric Early College, they will head out to take on South at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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