HS Football: Independence blanks Warren Local

Patriots pick up their second win in a row over an Ohio team

Independence 35, Warren Local, Ohio 0

Marietta, Ohio - Independence rolled into the Buckeye State to play a football game for the first time in school history.

Independence handled the trip just fine with a rolling clock in the fourth quarter.

Riding a big night from senior Sylas Nelson and sophomore quarterback Brock Green, the Patriots shutout Warren Local, 35-0.

Green completed 11 passes for 286 yards and four touchdowns, while Nelson rushed for 207 yards on 22 totes and another touchdown.

Independence (3-0) is on the road next week at Scott.