Patriots
| 02/07/26 vs Mount Hope Christian Academy | 68-41 |
| 01/24/26 @ Robert C. Byrd | 40-21 |
| 01/23/26 @ North Marion | 47-25 |
| 01/22/26 vs Sissonville | 53-31 |
| 01/20/26 @ Mount Hope Christian Academy | 69-44 |
| + 3 more games |
Independence waltzed into their game on Saturday with seven straight wins... but they left with eight. They blew past the Mount Hope Christian Academy Warriors 68-41. The Patriots have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven contests by 22 points or more this season.
Independence's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Peyton Raban led the charge by shooting 64% from the field to rack up 16 points in addition to five boards and three steals. Thanks to that strong game, Raban now owns an excellent 45.6% shooting accuracy. Another player making a difference was Lacey Goodson, who went 8-for-17 en route to 17 points along with seven rebounds and six assists.
Independence smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in 13 consecutive matchups.
Mount Hope Christian Academy's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was RACHEL PRITT, who shot 50% from the field on her way to 15 points. The team also got some help courtesy of MCKENNA JONES, who almost dropped a double-double with nine points and 13 boards.
Independence's record is now 12-3. As for Mount Hope Christian Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-7 record this season.
Independence will take on Sissonville at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Mount Hope Christian Academy, they have already played their next contest, a 44-40 win against Shady Spring on the 9th.
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