Prep football playoffs: Independence hosts undefeated Doddridge in AA quarterfinals | Sports

Whatever has ailed in the pass defense game at Independence in the last month had better get fixed fast with the Class AA No. 4 Patriots set to take on No. 5 Doddridge County Friday at George Covey Field.

Doddridge enters with an outstanding run and pass game. The multiple Bulldogs have rushed for 2,892 yards and 36 touchdowns and passed for 1,609 yards and 27 touchdowns. Doddridge averages 450 yards of offense and 42.1 points (463 points).

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