Independence entered their tilt with Potomac Falls on Thursday with four consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with five. They enjoyed a cozy 23-6 win over the Potomac Falls Panthers. Given Independence's advantage in MaxPreps' Virginia football rankings (they are ranked 57th, while Potomac Falls is ranked 212th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Robert Kellen and Trent Stewart. Kellen rushed for 111 yards and a touchdown while Stewart rushed for 95 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries. Justin Jordan also helped out with an impressive 89 receiving yards.
Independence was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 282 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 151 rushing yards in six consecutive games.
Independence didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Luke King and Adam Martin.
Independence pushed their record up to 6-3 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. As for Potomac Falls, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-7.
Independence will host Briar Woods at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Briar Woods will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Independence surely won't give up without a fight. As for Potomac Falls, they are taking a road trip to take on Lightridge at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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