Independent was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They were six points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 36-30 heartbreaker at the hands of the Emporia Spartans. The Panthers were probably out for revenge after losing 51-49 to them when the teams met back in December of 2019, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Independent's loss dropped their record down to 1-7-1. As for Emporia, with the win, they broke their nine-game losing streak and moved their record to 1-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Independent will square off against Medicine Lodge at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Emporia, they will take on Hayden on Friday. Hayden will roll in looking for their tenth straight victory, something Emporia surely won't give up without a fight.
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