Independence is 0-4 against Stone Bridge since November of 2021 but things could change on Friday. Independence will venture away from home to square off against the Stone Bridge Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. Independence will be strutting in after a win while Stone Bridge will be coming in after a defeat.
Stone Bridge is hoping to do what Riverside couldn't on Friday: put an end to Independence's winning streak, which now stands at three games. Independence blew past Riverside 36-10. That 26 point margin sets a new team best for Independence this season.
Independence's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jackson Thorne led the charge by rushing for 123 yards and two touchdowns. An impressive showing, but Thorne really ramped things up playing D: he picked up two sacks and made 16 total tackles (5.0 for loss). The team also got some help courtesy of Trent Stewart, who gained 189 total yards and a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Stone Bridge came up short against Lightridge on Friday and fell 21-14.
Independence now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Stone Bridge, their loss dropped their record down to 1-6.
Independence took a serious blow against Stone Bridge when the teams last played back in October of 2023, falling 43-10. Can Independence avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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