Butler wins rematch over Independence, 30-14 in first round of NCHSAA 7A state playoffs

MATTHEWS, N.C. (WBTV) - Independence picked up just its second win of the regular season in the final week against rival Butler.

The rematch went quite differently at the Dawg Pound.

Butler jumped out to a 14-point lead in the first quarter and held off the Patriots for a 30-14 win in the first round of the NCHSAA 7A state playoffs.

Next up, the Bulldogs hit the road to face defending champion Grimsley in the second round on Nov. 13.