Independence proved they can win big last Saturday (they won by 42) and on Tuesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Marion-Franklin Red Devils, sneaking past 59-56. The win was nothing new for the 76ers as they're now sitting on three straight.
Oumar Sall
| 01/28/25 @ Marion-Franklin | 18 |
| 01/17/25 @ West | 13 |
| 01/24/25 vs Briggs | 12 |
| 12/23/24 vs Centennial | 12 |
| 01/23/24 vs Briggs | 11 |
Independence's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Oumar Sall, who posted 18 points. Those 18 points gave Sall a new career-high. Torreon Gordon-Suggs was another key player, putting up 15 points.
Independence picked up their first road victory, bumping their record up to 3-16. As for Marion-Franklin, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last ten games, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-15 record this season.
Independence wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 62-49 loss against Walnut Ridge on the 31st. As for Marion-Franklin, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 58-52 defeat against Briggs on the 31st.
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