Independence is 8-1 against West since October of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Independence 76ers will challenge the West Cowboys at 7:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Independence's offense might be in the hot seat on Friday considering what happened against Africentric Early College on Thursday. They were outmatched by the Nubians on the road and fell 28-0. While losing is never fun, the 76ers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio football rankings (they are ranked 500th, while the Nubians are ranked 221st).
Meanwhile, West was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They came up short against Marion-Franklin, falling 34-14.
Independence's loss dropped their record down to 3-5. As for West, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 3-5.
Everything came up roses for Independence against West when the teams last played back in October of 2023, as the squad secured a 48-6 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Independence since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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