Independence never let their opponents score on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the East Mecklenburg Eagles 62-0 on the road. The Patriots might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six games by 21 points or more this season.
It was another big night for Jayden Jones, who rushed for 115 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries. Jones is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 115 every time he's taken the field this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Justin Little, who threw for 115 yards and a touchdown on only eight passes.
Independence pushed their record up to 7-1 with the victory, which was their sixth straight on the road. As for East Mecklenburg, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-7.
Independence will challenge Rocky River at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Independence's defense has only allowed 12.4 points per game this season, so Rocky River's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for East Mecklenburg, they will face off against Charlotte Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Charlotte Catholic will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something East Mecklenburg surely won't give up without a fight.
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