You're bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter, and that's exactly how it played out for Independence on Friday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that they blew the Brooklyn Hurricanes out of the water with a 41-6 final score. The game marked the Blue Devils' most dominant win of the season.
Independence had a senior duo take command as Rocco Ressler gained 191 total yards and three touchdowns and Dominic Narduzzi threw for 244 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 11.1 yards per attempt. Ressler also set a new season high mark in receiving yards with 172. Maverick Durden was another key player, rushing for 76 yards and a touchdown.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Independence was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 211 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
The victory made it two in a row for Independence and bumps their season record up to 3-4. As for Brooklyn, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Independence will challenge Wickliffe at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Brooklyn, they will take on Trinity at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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