Independence unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell 19-7 to the Water Valley Blue Devils on Friday. The Wildcats were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Blue Devils apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in August of 2024.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Independence is packing up and heading out for their first away game of the season: they will square off against Byhalia at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Water Valley, they will venture away from home to take on South Pontotoc at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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