Independence took care of business in their home opener on Friday. They came out on top against the Meadowdale Lions by a score of 28-20. That's more bragging rights for the 76ers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Independence had a senior duo take command as Gabriel Ogbara rushed for 217 yards and Darren White-Tyler gained 208 total yards. White-Tyler showed off some serious burst, turning on the afterburners on one carry for 55 yards.
76ers
| 08/22/25 vs Meadowdale | 399 |
| 10/25/24 vs Walnut Ridge | 193 |
| 10/18/24 @ West | 288 |
| 10/10/24 @ Africentric Early College | 55 |
| 10/03/24 vs Briggs | 315 |
| + 5 more games |
Independence was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 399 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in August of 2024.
Despite the loss, Meadowdale still got an impressive performance from Jordan Brown, who rushed for 87 yards and one touchdown on only 12 carries, and also threw for 80 yards and one TD.
Independence wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 26-16 victory against Beechcroft on the 29th. As for Meadowdale, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 42-6 defeat against Talawanda on the 28th.
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