Independence hadn't done well against Hillsboro recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Independence Eagles had just enough and edged the Hillsboro Burros out 35-33. This was payback for the Eagles, who suffered a 52-22 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Hillsboro's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Raigan Wiggins, who made all 5 shots she took racking up 11 points. Another player making a difference was Sydnee Graham, who had eight points.
The victory made it two in a row for Independence and bumps their season record up to 2-3. As for Hillsboro, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 4-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Independence will take on Whites Creek at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Hillsboro has already played their next game (against Independence), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.
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