Two dominant backs in Kal-El Beverly and Gabriel Ogbara are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Hamilton Township Rangers will square off against the Independence 76ers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Independence took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Hamilton Township, who comes in off a win.
Hamilton Township lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Logan Elm, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Friday's game. The Rangers took their contest on Friday with ease, bagging a 38-7 win over the Braves. Considering the Rangers have won five matchups by more than 27 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Meanwhile, Independence fell victim to Walnut Ridge and their airtight defense on Thursday. They were beaten by the Scots 46-0. While losing is never fun, the 76ers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio football rankings (they are ranked 404th, while the Scots are ranked 156th).
Hamilton Township's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-2. Those road wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 42.3 points over those games. As for Independence, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-4.
Everything came up roses for Hamilton Township against Independence when the teams last played back in September, as the team secured a 46-6 victory. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Ogbara, who rushed for 144 yards and one touchdown while picking up 7.6 yards per carry. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will the Rangers still be able to contain Ogbara? There's only one way to find out.
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