The Coffeyville Red Ravens are looking to claim their first win of the season in a rivalry matchup with Independence this Saturday.

 

Coffeyville dropped a thriller last week against Iowa Western in an overtime game filled with exciting plays and extended reviews, all while battling through the hot weather.

 

Even with the loss, head coach Nick Dobler liked what he saw from his team and says he was proud of how the Red Ravens out-muscled and outrushed the Reivers, while also noting there are a few areas to clean up before the matchup with the Pirates. 

 

The rivalry between Coffeyville and Independence tends to bring out an extra edge, including a 28-20 Red Ravens victory last year that saw ejections from each side. With both teams already playing close finishes this season, Dobler says he’s confident his team will come through if Saturday’s matchup comes down to a one-possession game late. 

 

Coffeyville and Independence both sit at 0-2 and will look to get in the win column as they begin conference play against one another Saturday. Pregame coverage starts at 5:30 p.m., with kickoff set for 6 on US 98.