Independence lost against Bakersfield back in November of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Falcons lost to the Drillers on the road by a 21-7 margin. While losing is never fun, the Falcons can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 201st, while the Drillers are ranked 94th).
Even if they lost, Independence's defense still kept up the pressure with three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Jayden Gutierrez, Tristan Wright, and Rickey Johnson, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Bakersfield found their leader in sophomore Geremy Molett, who picked up four sacks, forced one fumble, and made ten total tackles (5.0 for loss). Damir Lomax handled things on the ground, rushing for 88 yards.
This is the second loss in a row for Independence and nudges their season record down to 6-4. As for Bakersfield, their win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-1.
Looking ahead, Independence will square off against Madera at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Falcons will be up against the Coyotes' rather soft defense (which has allowed 33 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. Bakersfield does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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