Independence lost to Bishop Hartley back in February of 2025 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The 76ers were outmatched by the Hawks and fell 89-38. While losing is never fun, the 76ers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 556th, while the Hawks are ranked 33rd).
Independence dropped their record down to 7-16 with the defeat, which was their fifth straight on the road. As for Bishop Hartley, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-4 record this season.
Independence does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Bishop Hartley, they will be playing at home against Whitehall-Yearling at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Hawks will be up against the Rams' rather soft defense (which has allowed 50.41 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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