After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Chagrin Falls, Independence was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They secured a 22-18 W over the Cuyahoga Heights Red Wolves. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Blue Devils as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Rocco Ressler went supernova for Independence, rushing for 47 yards and a touchdown, while also picking up 32 receiving yards and a touchdown. That's the most rushing yards Ressler has posted since back in September of 2023.
Independence's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged four passes before it was all said and done. Ressler led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by himself.
Independence's win bumped their record up to 2-4. As for Cuyahoga Heights, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
Independence will look to defend their home field on Friday against Brooklyn at 7:00 p.m. As for Cuyahoga Heights, they will face off against Wickliffe at 6:50 p.m. on Friday.
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