Mount Vernon advanced to the Class 3A Iowa high school football state quarterfinals with a 50-6 win over Independence on Friday.

Mount Vernon running back Jackson Hird carries the ball during a football game between Mount Vernon and Independence in Mount Vernon, Iowa on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. (Cody Blissett/ The Daily Iowan)

Independence quarterback EJ Miller prepares to throw the ball during a football game between Mount Vernon and Independence in Mount Vernon, Iowa on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. (Cody Blissett/ The Daily Iowan)

Mount Vernon quarterback Joey Rhomberg throws the ball during a football game between Mount Vernon and Independence in Mount Vernon, Iowa on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. (Cody Blissett/ The Daily Iowan)

Mount Vernon kicker Bennett Harp kicks the ball during a football game between Mount Vernon and Independence in Mount Vernon, Iowa on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. (Cody Blissett/ The Daily Iowan)

Mount Vernon kicker Bennett Harp kicks a field goal during a football game between Mount Vernon and Independence in Mount Vernon, Iowa on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. (Cody Blissett/ The Daily Iowan)

Mount Vernon wide reciever Jase Jaspers carries the ball during a football game between Mount Vernon and Independence in Mount Vernon, Iowa on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. (Cody Blissett/ The Daily Iowan)

Mount Vernon wide receiver Jase Jaspers carries the ball during a football game between Mount Vernon and Independence in Mount Vernon, Iowa on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. (Cody Blissett/ The Daily Iowan)

Mount Vernon defensive lineman Ethan Wood makes a tackle during a football game between Mount Vernon and Independence in Mount Vernon, Iowa on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. (Cody Blissett/ The Daily Iowan)

Mount Vernon running back Cooper Hird gets tackled into the end zone during a football game between Mount Vernon and Independence in Mount Vernon, Iowa on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. (Cody Blissett/ The Daily Iowan)

Mount Vernon defensive lineman Tyler Williams tries to block Independence quarterback EJ Miller’s pass during a football game between Mount Vernon and Independence in Mount Vernon, Iowa on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. (Cody Blissett/ The Daily Iowan)

Mount Vernon center Paul Goslin prepares to snap the ball during a football game between Mount Vernon and Independence in Mount Vernon, Iowa on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. (Cody Blissett/ The Daily Iowan)

Mount Vernon quarterback Joey Rhomberg scans the field during a football game between Mount Vernon and Independence in Mount Vernon, Iowa on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. (Cody Blissett/ The Daily Iowan)

Mount Vernon running back Jackson Hird carries the ball during a football game between Mount Vernon and Independence in Mount Vernon, Iowa on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. (Cody Blissett/ The Daily Iowan)

Mount Vernon and Independence players shake hands after a football game between Mount Vernon and Independence in Mount Vernon, Iowa on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. (Cody Blissett/ The Daily Iowan)