The Gila Ridge Hawks will take on the Independence Patriots at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Last Friday, Gila Ridge lost to Poston Butte at home by a 40-21 margin. The Hawks have struggled against the Broncos recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Meanwhile, Independence got themselves on the board against La Joya Community on Friday, but La Joya Community never followed suit. They blew past the Fighting Lobos 47-0. Considering the Patriots have won four matches by more than 22 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
It was another big night for Chance Ogle, who rushed for 124 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 7.8 yards per carry, and also threw for 70 yards and a touchdown on only five passes.
Independence was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 209 rushing yards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their rushing yard total in three consecutive games.
Gila Ridge now has a losing record at 4-5. As for Independence, their record is now 6-3.
Gila Ridge took a serious blow against Independence in their previous matchup back in November of 2023, falling 47-8. Can Gila Ridge avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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