Eighth-ranked Independence beat No. 7 Williamsburg 21-14 in a Class 3A Iowa high school football first-round playoff game Friday night in Independence.

Williamsburg's Sawyer Kirby (32), left, tries to stop Independence's Cael Troutman (31) as he runs the ball during a Class 3A first round playoff game in Independence on Friday, November 1, 2024. (Photo by Cliff Jette)

Williamsburg's head coach Curt Ritchie gives his players instructions as the warm up prior to facing Independence in a Class 3A first round playoff game in Independence on Friday, November 1, 2024. (Photo by Cliff Jette)

Independence's head coach Justin Putz prepares to take the field with his team to face Williamsburg in a Class 3A first round playoff game in Independence on Friday, November 1, 2024. (Photo by Cliff Jette)

Williamsburg's Grant Hocker (2) breaks up a pass intended for Independence's Bryce Christian (25) during a Class 3A first round playoff game in Independence on Friday, November 1, 2024. (Photo by Cliff Jette)

Williamsburg's Rayce Heitman (0) is forced out of bounds by Independence's Bryce Christian (25) during a Class 3A first round playoff game in Independence on Friday, November 1, 2024. (Photo by Cliff Jette)

Williamsburg's Grady Wetjen (24) dives for a extra yardage during a Class 3A first round playoff game against Independence in Independence on Friday, November 1, 2024. (Photo by Cliff Jette)

Independence's Cael Troutman (31) intercepts a pass intended for Williamsburg's Rayce Heitman (0) during a Class 3A first round playoff game in Independence on Friday, November 1, 2024. (Photo by Cliff Jette)

Independence's Brady Kurt (33) grabs a very short shuttle pass from Independence quarterback EJ Miller (2) during a Class 3A first round playoff game in Independence on Friday, November 1, 2024. (Photo by Cliff Jette)

Independence's Zeke Symonds (6) is unable to catch a pass under pressure from Williamsburg's Owen Scott (1) during a Class 3A first round playoff game in Independence on Friday, November 1, 2024. (Photo by Cliff Jette)

Williamsburg's Nile Sinn (27) is tackled by Independence's Cameron Roth (5) during a Class 3A first round playoff game in Independence on Friday, November 1, 2024. (Photo by Cliff Jette)

Williamsburg's Cael Moore (3) pulls in a pass for a touchdown under pressure from Independence's Zeke Symonds (6) for a during a Class 3A first round playoff game in Independence on Friday, November 1, 2024. (Photo by Cliff Jette)

Williamsburg's Grant Hocker (2) passes to Williamsburg's Nile Sinn (27) during a Class 3A first round playoff game against Independence in Independence on Friday, November 1, 2024. (Photo by Cliff Jette)

Independence's Zeke Symonds (6) celebrates a touchdown tying the game during the fourth quarter of a Class 3A first round playoff game in Independence on Friday, November 1, 2024. (Photo by Cliff Jette)

Independence's Zeke Symonds (6) pulls in a pass in the end zone under pressure from Williamsburg's Owen Scott (1) to tie the game during the fourth quarter of a Class 3A first round playoff game in Independence on Friday, November 1, 2024. (Photo by Cliff Jette)

Independence's Bryce Christian (25) scores a touchdown under pressure from Williamsburg's Cael Moore (3) to put the Mustangs ahead late in the fourth quarter of a Class 3A first round playoff game in Independence on Friday, November 1, 2024. (Photo by Cliff Jette)

Independence's Zeke Symonds (6) celebrates with Bryce Christian (25) after Christian scored a touchdown to put the Mustangs ahead of Williamsburg late in the fourth quarter during a Class 3A first round playoff game in Independence on Friday, November 1, 2024. (Photo by Cliff Jette)

Independence's coach staff reacts after the Mustangs tie the game against Williamsburg late in the fourth quarter during a Class 3A first round playoff game in Independence on Friday, November 1, 2024. (Photo by Cliff Jette)

Independence's Bryce Christian (25) catches a pass under pressure from Williamsburg's Cael Moore (3) as he heads to the end zone to put the Mustangs ahead late in the fourth quarter of a Class 3A first round playoff game in Independence on Friday, November 1, 2024. (Photo by Cliff Jette)

Williamsburg's Bryson Wetjen (10) tackles Independence's AJ Kitner (3) during the fourth quarter of a Class 3A first round playoff game in Independence on Friday, November 1, 2024. (Photo by Cliff Jette)

Independence quarterback EJ Miller (2) is tackled by Williamsburg's Rayce Heitman (0) during a Class 3A first round playoff game in Independence on Friday, November 1, 2024. (Photo by Cliff Jette)

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