Independence lost to Highland back in October of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Falcons put the hurt on the Scots with a sharp 34-14 win. The game was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 20-0.
Jakhai Ervin
| 10/17/25 vs Highland | 116 |
| 11/01/24 vs Bakersfield | 106 |
| 10/10/25 @ Ridgeview | 102 |
| 10/17/24 @ Highland | 78 |
| 10/10/24 vs Ridgeview | 75 |
Independence's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jakhai Ervin, who rushed for 116 yards and one score on only ten carries. Those 116 rushing yards gave Ervin a new career-high. Gunter Golla Iii was another key passer, throwing for 211 yards and four TDs on only 17 passes.
Wins are hard to come by when you can't run the rock, something Independence proved: they limited Highland to a paltry 2.4 yards per carry. The team can thank Rickey Johnson for the heroic effort on defense: he. Independence didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 8.6.
Although Highland took the loss, they still got scores from Randy Davenport Jr. and Jaime Luna.
The victory made it two in a row for Independence and bumps their season record up to 6-2. The team dominated over those games too, winning by an average of 25 points. As for Highland, their loss was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 2-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Independence will face off against Bakersfield Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Eagles' defense has only allowed 6.4 points per game this season, so the Falcons' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Highland, they will square off against Frontier at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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