The Independence Wildcats will challenge the Magnolia Heights Chiefs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Independence fought the good fight in their overtime matchup against North Panola on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They took a 20-14 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Cougars. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last five times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Meanwhile, Magnolia Heights hadn't done well against Starkville Academy recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way last Friday. The Chiefs blew past the Volunteers, posting a 42-14 win. Considering the Chiefs have won five contests by more than 27 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
The loss snapped Independence's winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 4-3 record. As for Magnolia Heights, their victory bumped their record up to 7-1.
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