Independence had to start their season on the road on Wednesday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They were dealt a 44-9 defeat at the hands of the Fairfax Stampede. The Patriots just can't catch a break and have now endured 14 losses in a row dating back to last season.
Mel Romero had a dynamite game for Fairfax, going 5 for 11 en route to 14 points plus seven steals and five assists. Another player making a difference was Mayega Enow, who had eight points plus three blocks and two steals.
Independence has already played their next contest, a 38-12 win against Alhambra on the 22nd. As for Fairfax, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 78-27 victory against Camelback on the 22nd.
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