Category Archives: Independence High School
Independence Comes Up Short in Thriller
The Independence Patriots Football team dropped a physical game to conference foe Ardrey Kell 23-21 last Friday. After averaging 45 points a game in the first five contests, Indy’s offense had trouble finding any kind of rhythm against the tough … Continue reading
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Mint Hill Area High School Football Previews
Ardrey Kell Knights 2-2 (1-0, Southwestern 4A Conference) at Independence Patriots 5-0 (1-0, I-Meck Conf.) Patriot Stadium in Mint Hill Friday at 7pm Independence’s ‘Season of Redemption’ continues this Friday as the Patriots host Ardrey Kell. It’s the Knights who … Continue reading
Independence Shuts Out East Meck
The Independence High School football team defeated East Meck 49-0 Friday night. The win improves Indy’s record to 5-0 on the season. Quarterback Evan Guest threw for over 250 yards with five touchdowns. Guest also rushed for two scores. “We … Continue reading
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Independence Football Improves to 4-0
The Independence Patriots defeated their old rival, West Charlotte, 42-21 on Friday night. The win finishes up an undefeated non-conference schedule for Indy. Quarterback Evan Guest threw for 160 yards and three touchdowns. Guest also ran in two scores of … Continue reading
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Independence Football Rolls Vance
The Independence Patriots beat Vance 58-27 Tuesday night in Mint Hill. Evan Guest threw for 128 yards and three touchdowns. Austin Duke caught two touchdowns and amassed over 100 yards of all-purpose yards. RJ Baker and Isiah Robinson combined for … Continue reading
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Patriots Pummel North Meck
A scary first quarter for Independence’s football team quickly turned into a 37-7 rout for the Patriots in Huntersville Friday night. A fumbled handoff on Indy’s first play from scrimmage led to a turnover and the Vikings quickly capitalized, taking a … Continue reading
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Indy defeats Hough 38-33 to open the season
Independence’s varsity football team defeated Hough 38-33 Friday night in front of a hostile crowd in Cornelius. The Patriots’ defense was solid early, shutting out the Huskies in the first half. Kahlil Gonzales and Jack Tocho both had interceptions for … Continue reading
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Independence to Host Green & Gold Game
The Independence Patriots will hold their first annual “Green & Gold Game” this Saturday, August 13th. Admission is $2 and gates at the school’s stadium will open at 4:00. All fans and families will have the opportunity to meet the … Continue reading
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Independence looks to get its swagger back
Photos By Tim Long After a very tough 2010 season, the Independence Patriots appear to have rejuvenated their football team. At a 7-on-7 scrimmage last Thursday night at Charlotte Christian School, the Indy squad had the opportunity to showcase their quarterbacks, receivers, … Continue reading
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Adrian Gamble will go to Fork Union Military Academy in upcoming year
Adrian Gamble, who signed a letter of intent to play for the University of Virginia last February, will spend the coming academic year at Fork Union Military Academy. The former Independence High School wide receiver was a part of one … Continue reading
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Independence High School award winners for 2011
Independence High School announced its list of award and scholarship winners for the school year. The combined scholarships awarded to Independence class of 2011 is $2,499, 330. Other highlights include: Jhymel Byrd (Berea College) was awarded a $123,000 scholarship; Lillian Coffey (Virginia State University) … Continue reading
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Independence student’s story is letter perfect
Eds. note: Cody Beyer was curious. The Editor-In-Chief of the Independence High School student newspaper wondered where the letters for the “Independence” sign above the clock in the school come from. After some investigative work, he discovered they came from … Continue reading
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Help Independence High School athletic booster club this weekend
Organizers are calling it one of the largest athletic fundraisers in the Independence High School’s history. Volunteers will be monitoring the Suite Level at the Charlotte Motor Speedway during race week, checking for tickets and wristbands at the speedway. There … Continue reading
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