Independence senior Brady Rose was marveling about the way freshman quarterback Brock Green has handled the pressure of being thrown into varsity games, and now, the playoffs. Independence hosts ...

Ashton Arthur had 18 points for Independence (6-13), and freshman Brock Green had 16 points and 10 rebounds. Greenbrier East will play the winner of Ripley-PikeView Thursday.

Brandon Allen will start in place of an injured Brock Purdy when the 49ers (5-5) also have to play without Nick Bosa on Sunday at Green Bay (7-3).