Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Independence). They came out on top against the Overton Bobcats on Thursday by a score of 37-0 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). The win was some much needed relief for the Eagles as it spelled an end to their nine-game losing streak dating back to last season.
A big part of Independence's victory came down to the chemistry between Matthew Horner and his top target Cole Romine. Horner rushed for 113 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries while Romine rushed for 41 yards and two touchdowns. Horner's longest rush was for an impressive 55 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Independence was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 286 rushing yards. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 89.2 rushing yards per game earlier this season, but in their last three matchups they've averaged 155.7.
Independence's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-6. As for Overton, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. After each having a week off, Independence and Fairview will dust off their jerseys to challenge one another at 7:00 p.m. on October 18th. As for Overton, they will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Summit at 7:00 p.m. on October 18th. Overton is facing Summit at the right time seeing as Summit is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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