Independence is 4-0 against Brooklyn since September of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Independence Blue Devils will welcome the Brooklyn Hurricanes at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Independence will bounce into Friday's matchup after beating Cuyahoga Heights, who they hadn't topped in nine consecutive meetings. Independence managed a 22-18 win over Cuyahoga Heights on Friday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Blue Devils as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Rocco Ressler had a dynamite game for Independence, rushing for 47 yards and a touchdown, while also picking up 32 receiving yards and a touchdown. That's the most rushing yards Ressler has posted since back in September of 2023.
Independence's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged four passes before it was all said and done. Ressler led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by himself.
Meanwhile, Brooklyn had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They enjoyed a cozy 22-7 win over Beachwood on Friday.
Independence's victory bumped their record up to 2-4. As for Brooklyn, their win ended a six-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-4.
Everything came up roses for Independence against Brooklyn in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, as the squad secured a 35-0 victory. Will Independence repeat their success, or does Brooklyn have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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