Benton Bobcats (Van Horne, IA) followers went home pleased Friday as they saw their football team nip the host Independence Mustangs (Independence, IA), 34-28 in a league battle.

With the win, Benton advances its record to 4-3 on the season. The Bobcats host West Delaware (Manchester, IA) to encounter the Hawks in a 3A District 2 match on Friday, October 17. The Hawks enter the match with a record of 6-1. West Delaware lost 55-0 in their recent league match against Charles City (Charles City, IA)

Coming up next, the Mustangs confront the Iowa Falls-Alden Cadets (Iowa Falls, IA) in a 3A District 2 match, on Friday, October 17. Independence will attempt to upgrade on its 4-3 season record. The Cadets go into the battle with a 3-4 record after their 56-0 league loss to Clear Lake (Clear Lake, IA).