Independence Mustangs (Independence, IA) followers went home pleased Friday as they saw their football team gain a win over the host West Delaware Hawks (Manchester, IA), 42-27 in a league battle.

With the win, Independence advances its record to 5-1 on the season. The Mustangs host Benton (Van Horne, IA) to play the Bobcats in a 3A District 2 match on Friday, October 10. The Bobcats come into the match with a record of 3-3. Benton lost 35-7 in their recent league match against Clear Lake (Clear Lake, IA)

Coming up next, the Hawks confront the Charles City Comets (Charles City, IA) in a 3A District 2 match, on Friday, October 10. West Delaware will attempt to upgrade on its 5-1 season record. The Comets come into the match with a 3-3 record after their 37-21 league loss to Iowa Falls-Alden (Iowa Falls, IA).