The Northwest Christian Crusaders varsity football team, led by head coach David Inness has been preparing for the first game of the season against a opponent that will provide a specific test.

Inness said he has been trying to get Independence High School on his schedule for some time, saying this team is filled with athletes and speed.

But in some ways, the team lining up across from the Crusaders never really matters.

Northwest Christian prepares to play the best football the group can bring on a Friday night and simply uses film as a resource to what the team could potentially face.

“The bottom line is the guys have to go out there and show up and play our football and that is it,” Inness said.

The roster has 41 players now. Inness said this group is super competitive, but the tea

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