Independence Schedule

[Straight Scope]

I may have missed an earlier thread, or post, on this when reading about difficult 2025 schedules, so I hope this is not a duplication.

For some reason I took a look at the Independence schedule, and I was shocked. It's as difficult as any I have seen. According to MaxPreps they play:

(H) Weddington
(A) Gaffney
(H) Hough
(H) Lake Norman
(A) Palisades
(A) West Charlotte
(H) Chambers
(H) Mallard Creek
(A) North Meck
(A) Butler

That's a serious schedule. They may be the underdog every game.

 

[beamer24]

I would think they'd be favored in a few of them games.

 

[Straight Scope]

I would think they'd be favored in a few of them games.

You're probably right. I guess I exagerated a little, but not much.

 

[Vik-Val 86]

That’s about as brutal schedule as I seen. Not many has one this tough.

 

[Chopper747]

3 games off if they're lucky...IF

 

[Straight Scope]

One huge problem they will have is replacing their 3 year starting QB. A long time ago it was always next man up, and it worked extremely well for several years. I guess everyone knows their present coach, McFadden, was one of those QB's in the middle of the string. I have no idea if they have an outstanding understudy, or possibly a transfer, ready to take over.

 

[beamer24]

Think they got a transfer

 

[Vik-Val 86]

I could see Independence beating North Meck. Palisades may not be a give me. Their open season they went 2-9, then 3-7 and last year they went 8-4. They have shown lot of improvement over time. Not sure what they bring back this year. Lake Norman could be a game they could win against. But Indy may be challenged with the good QB LN has. Possibly beat Chambers. The rest would either be close one or just simply getting beat. With a schedule like this Independence would be toughen up or beat up by the end of the season. lol. But I like the stout schedule.

 

[nepsy7]

One huge problem they will have is replacing their 3 year starting QB. A long time ago it was always next man up, and it worked extremely well for several years. I guess everyone knows their present coach, McFadden, was one of those QB's in the middle of the string. I have no idea if they have an outstanding understudy, or possibly a transfer, ready to take over.

They won't miss a beat. They replaced him with Jared Street, who has offers from Wake Forest, Elon, Coastal Carolina, App State, Mercer, etc., etc., etc. I think they upgraded.