Independence's rock-solid defense showed up for the team's third consecutive shutout on Friday. They blew past the Washington Rams, posting a 35-0 win at home. The Patriots might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matchups by 23 points or more this season.
Independence's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Daniel Rodriguez led the charge by picking up 72 receiving yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 36 yards. Another signal caller making a difference was Armani Cruz, who threw for 146 yards and three touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Independence was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 300 rushing yards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're rushing yard total in three consecutive contests.
Independence pushed their record up to 3-1 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Washington, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.
Independence will square off against Glendale at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Independence's defense has only allowed 11 points per game this season, so Glendale's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Washington, they will have plenty of time to ponder what went wrong as they've got a bye scheduled next week. After, they'll take on Copper Canyon at 7:00 p.m. on October 4th.
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