The Maquoketa Cardinals football team (Maquoketa, IA), was crushed 69-0 in Friday's league bout with the visiting Independence Mustangs (Independence, IA)

With the win, Independence advances its record to 5-2 on the season. The Mustangs host West Delaware (Manchester, IA) to encounter the Hawks in a 3A District 3 bout on Friday, October 18. The Hawks go into the bout with a record of 3-3. West Delaware lost 17-14 in their recent league bout against Wahlert (Dubuque, IA)

The Cardinals now own a 1-6 record. They play next when they travel to Center Point-Urbana for a 3A District 3 bout on Friday, October 18. Maquoketa will encounter a Stormin' Pointers team coming off a 28-17 league win over Central DeWitt (DeWitt, IA). The Stormin' Pointers record now stands at 3-4.