Photos: West Delaware vs. Independence High School Football

West Delaware High School won the game against Independence High School on Oct. 3, 42-27.

Oct. 3, 2025 10:54 pm, Updated: Oct. 3, 2025 11:34 pm

Independence Mustangs' Christopher Meyer (7) and Independence Mustangs' Blayne Mergen (20) tackle West Delaware Hawks' Jack Cantwell (7) during the football game at West Delaware High School in Manchester on Friday, October 3, 2025. West Delaware High School won the game 42-27.(Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)

West Delaware Hawks' Wyatt Johnson (34) runs the ball down the field after catching the kickoff during the football game at West Delaware High School in Manchester on Friday, October 3, 2025. West Delaware High School won the game 42-27.(Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)

West Delaware Hawks' Macoy Roling (20) makes his way down the field after catching a pass during the football game at West Delaware High School in Manchester on Friday, October 3, 2025. West Delaware High School won the game 42-27.(Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)

Independence Mustangs' Dawson Fuelling (3) runs past West Delaware Hawks' Blake Mather (9) and into the end zone for a touchdown during the football game at West Delaware High School in Manchester on Friday, October 3, 2025. West Delaware High School won the game 42-27.(Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)

West Delaware Hawks' Jack Georgen (50) cheers after tackling Independence Mustangs' Christopher Meyer (7) during game at West Delaware High School in Manchester on Friday, October 3, 2025. West Delaware High School won the game 42-27.(Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)

West Delaware Hawks' Jay Georgen (52) celebrates West Delaware Hawks' Austin Schnieders (3) touchdown during the football game at West Delaware High School in Manchester on Friday, October 3, 2025. West Delaware High School won the game 42-27.(Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)

West Delaware Hawks' Blake Mather (9) points to West Delaware Hawks' Macoy Roling (20) after he made a touchdown during the football game at West Delaware High School in Manchester on Friday, October 3, 2025. West Delaware High School won the game 42-27.(Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)

West Delaware Hawks' Macoy Roling (20) runs the ball through Independence Mustangs’ defense during the football game at West Delaware High School in Manchester on Friday, October 3, 2025. West Delaware High School won the game 42-27.(Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)

West Delaware High School student Wyatt O’Reilly, 18, cheers on the football team after they regained possession of the ball in the second half of the football game at West Delaware High School in Manchester on Friday, October 3, 2025. West Delaware High School won the game 42-27.(Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)

Independence Mustangs' Dawson Fuelling (3) gets tackled by West Delaware Hawks' Tyler Buesing (1) during the second half of the football game at West Delaware High School in Manchester on Friday, October 3, 2025. West Delaware High School won the game 42-27.(Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)

West Delaware Hawks' Austin Schnieders (3) gets tackled by Independence Mustangs' Bryce Christian (4) during the football game at West Delaware High School in Manchester on Friday, October 3, 2025. West Delaware High School won the game 42-27.(Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)

West Delaware Hawks' Austin Schnieders (3) runs past Independence Mustangs’ defense and into the end zone during the second half of football game at West Delaware High School in Manchester on Friday, October 3, 2025. West Delaware High School won the game 42-27.(Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)

West Delaware High School head coach Ryan King talks to the team after they won the football game against the Independence Mustangs at West Delaware High School in Manchester on Friday, October 3, 2025. West Delaware High School won the game 42-27.(Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)

West Delaware Hawks' Kyle Pasker (5) celebrates with the team after they won their football game against the Independence Mustangs at West Delaware High School in Manchester on Friday, October 3, 2025. West Delaware High School won the game 42-27.(Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)

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