Independence has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 13.3 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They came out on top against the Butler Bulldogs by a score of 41-34. The victory was nothing new for the Patriots as they're now sitting on five straight.
Jayden Jones was his usual excellent self, rushing for 282 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 10.8 yards per carry. Those 282 rushing yards gave him a new career-high. Travis Hill was in the mix as well, providing Independence with two touchdowns.
Independence was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 394 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Despite the loss, Butler still got an impressive performance from Jayden Williams, who rushed for 151 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 9.4 yards per carry, and also picked up 30 receiving yards.
Independence's record is now 9-1. As for Butler, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 4-6.
As of now, neither Independence nor Butler have any future games scheduled.
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