Independence will square off against the Massaponax Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Independence is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering Briar Woods just ended the team's five-game winning streak on Friday. The matchup between them and the Falcons wasn't particularly close, with Independence falling 27-13.
The losing side was boosted by Nick Nassib, who threw for 123 yards and two touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Massaponax was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their ninth straight defeat. They lost to Riverbend on the road by a 42-28 margin. While losing is never fun, the Panthers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Virginia football rankings (they are ranked 117th, while the Bears are ranked 26th).
Massaponax might have lost, but man, Gabriel Newby-Morris was a machine: he rushed for 107 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries. Those 107 rushing yards gave Newby-Morris a new career-high.
Independence's loss dropped their record down to 6-4. As for Massaponax, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-9.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Independence has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 214.5 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Massaponax struggles in that department as they've been averaging 250.2. It's looking like Friday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Independence might still be hurting after the 35-12 loss they got from Massaponax in their previous matchup back in August. Will Independence have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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