The Independence Eagles played their first home game since week 1 of the season against Hendersonville Friday night. They came in after an impressive 21-7 win last week over Franklin.
Independence got the ball first to start the game. On their opening drive, the Eagles drove the field and punched it in the endzone for a touchdown.
The Eagles got off to another fast start as they scored again to go up 14-0. Hendersonville scored a field goal in the second quarter to at least get on the scoreboard.
Independence got one last touchdown right before half to increase their lead to 21-3.
Out of halftime, Hendersonville received the ball first. They wasted no time as they drove down the field and scored a touchdown to cut the lead to 21-10.
The Eagles responded with a touchdown of their own to make it 28-10. That was the score heading into the fourth quarter.
Independence scored a touchdown about halfway through the fourth quarter to go up 35-10. Hendersonville added a late touchdown to make things a little tighter at 35-17.
Hendersonville would make Independence a little more nervous as they got the onside kick and were driving at the end of the game. They ended up scoring a touchdown, but the PAT was blocked making it 35-23, the final score.
With this, Independence continues their winning streak as they improve to 4-1 on the season after Friday night’s win.
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