Independence High School

The official Twitter page of Independence High School (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools) in Charlotte, North Carolina

[Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools @CharMeckSchools]

REMINDER! Tomorrow, September 25 is an Early Release Day for CMS. School will dismiss three hours earlier than designated bell schedule end times. Middle and early colleges remain on their normal schedules. Contact your school directly for questions.

[Langston Wertz Jr. @langstonwertzjr]

Independence RB Jayden Jones is The Observer's HS football player of the week for Week 4.

His story: https://t.co/ls3gH7sA1a
This week's nominees: https://t.co/bSPXAn93rD

[Game of Inches-High School Sports @GameofInchesHSS]

💨 @JonesJayden21 just keeps RUNNIN’🔥 The @BigIFootball’s RB found the end zone twice as the Patriots defeated South Meck 40-13 to remain undefeated 4-0‼️

[Julian Sadur @JulianSadurTV]

Tonight we have a battle of unbeaten schools with Independence High School (@BigIPatriots) V Charlotte Christian (@CharChristAD ). Indy's Head Coach @Dj_Mcfadden11 joined @JasonHarperTV and me this morning on @Queen_City_News to talk about the game. @mikelacett will have the highlights from the matchup tonight on @CSLonQCN

[NASathleticzone @NASathleticzone]

INDEPENDENCE CONTINUES THEIR WINNING STREAK AND ADVANCE TO 3-0 WITH A 34-13 WIN OVER CHARLOTTE CHRISTIAN!!!

@BahakelSports @JTBahakelSports @BigIPatriots

#football #highschoolsports #northcarolina #final

[Game of Inches-High School Sports @GameofInchesHSS]

🤯 @JonesJayden21 KEEPS RUNNIN💥 Jayden Jones rushed for 3️⃣ TDs & 214 yards in @BigIFootball’s 34-13 victory over Charlotte Christian on the road‼️

The Patriots are now 3-0 on the season🏈

[Matt Morrow @pepman704]

Live on scene pregame at the Keep Pounding Classic as the @BigIFootball have taken the field

[Game of Inches-High School Sports @GameofInchesHSS]

FINAL: @BigIFootball & @JonesJayden21 kickoff the season with a HOT start, fending off Myers Park in the Keep Pounding Classic, 24-21🏈

Jayden Jones led the Patriots with 2 rushing TDs🔥

[Game of Inches-High School Sports @GameofInchesHSS]

💥@BigIFootball stops Myers Park with a game-winning INT from @TreGarnes‼️

Garnes grabbed a pass that was tipped into the air by other defenders to seal the game🏈

[Game of Inches-High School Sports @GameofInchesHSS]

Jayden Jones is a PROBLEM😤

@JonesJayden21 rushed for 198 yards & 2️⃣ TDs to start the season with a bang for @BigIFootball in their win over Myers Park🏈

[Ericia Turner, Ed.D, CMAA @EriciaTurner]

Keep Pounding High School Classic….@BigIPatriots defeated @myersparkfball 24-21….#greatgame #cmsrepresenting @CMSAthletic1 @CharMeckSchools

[Bank of America Stadium @BofAstadium]

What a night! Thanks to all our teams and community members who came out and helped make the Keep Pounding High School Classic an unforgettable evening. @WeddingtonHSNC, @PDS_ChargersFB, @MyersParkHS, @bigipatriots @charmeckschools, @Panthers, @JCSUniversity and @CLTgov!

[Langston Wertz Jr. @langstonwertzjr]

After Independence beat Myers Park in its season-opener at Bank of America Stadium, coach DJ McFadden and the Patriots met with the media

@Dj_Mcfadden11 l @BigIFootball l @CMSAthletic1

Story/Photos: https://t.co/UyCqpIxwIt

[Independence Cross Country @RUNIndyXC]

Indy XC @ the Providence Invitational!!

[Gaffney Football @GaffneyFootball]

Appreciate the work tonight with @BigIPatriots and HC @Dj_Mcfadden11 hate the weather didn’t hold out but both teams showed they are ready to make a run at it this season! Good Luck Coach! #Chasing19

[Independence Cross Country @RUNIndyXC]

First Race of the season today!

[CMS ATHLETICS @CMSAthletic1]

Congratulations to @BigIPatriots Brisa Hawthorne @NCADA1970 Jerry McGee Scholarship recipient

[Ericia Turner, Ed.D, CMAA @EriciaTurner]

Congratulations to Brisa Hawthorne from @BigIPatriots….She is one of the recipients of the @NCADA1970 Jerry McGee Scholarship @NCHSAA @CMSAthletic1 @ElijahAshley9

[Elijah Ashley @ElijahAshley9]

Independence is looking for a soccer coach in interested please email athletic director Elijah Ashley @Elijah1[email protected]. We do have teaching positions available

[Langston Wertz Jr. @langstonwertzjr]

Coming Tuesday, the Mecklenburg County girls basketball game of the year (so far):

Sweet 16 No. 2 Charlotte Catholic at No. 1 Independence

TALE OF THE TAPE

Independence 7-0, 0-0 Southwestern 4A
Head Coach: Lauren Galvani
Key Players: Kam Kitchen (19.1 ppg, 3.9 apg); Kaylee Carson (17.9 ppg), Jessica Worthey (10.6 ppg, 8.4 rpg)
Notable: Patriots winning by an average of 28 points per game this season. They have beaten two ranked Sweet 16 teams, including former No. 1 Mallard Creek.

Charlotte Catholic 5-0, 1-0 Southwestern 4A
Head Coach: Bobby Conrad
Key Players: Gracynn Gough (17.8 ppg, 8.5 rpg); Blanca Thomas (17.8 ppg, 11.5 rpg); Harper McCain (8.8 ppt, 3.0 spg)
Notable: Catholic has advanced to the past two NCHSAA 4A Western Regional championship games, or state semifinals.

@IndependenceGBB l @CatholicWBB l @CCHSCougarNews l @BigIPatriots l @CMSAthletic1 l @theonerc l @Coach_Rick57