Photos: Independence vs. West Delaware in Class 3A state baseball quarterfinals

Mustangs beat Hawks, 8-7

Geoff Stellfox Gazette Visuals

Jul. 18, 2022 6:22 pm, Updated: Jul. 18, 2022 7:33 pm

Photos from Independence’s 8-7 win over West Delaware in a Class 3A Iowa high school baseball state quarterfinal game at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Monday, July 18, 2022.

West Delaware’s Peyton Aldrich (25) fails to make the grab as Independence’s Trey Weber (20) slides into first, resulting in an error and stolen base during the 3A State Baseball tournament quarter finals on Monday, July 18, 2022, at Duane Banks Baseball Stadium in Iowa City , Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

West Delaware’s Peyton Aldrich (25) makes the catch as Independence’s Sam Hamilton (14) slides back into first base during the 3A State Baseball tournament quarter finals on Monday, July 18, 2022, at Duane Banks Baseball Stadium in Iowa City , Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

The West Delaware bench celebrates with Maddux Lott (8) after scoring during the 3A State Baseball tournament quarter finals on Monday, July 18, 2022, at Duane Banks Baseball Stadium in Iowa City , Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Independence’s Trey Weber (20) is first bumped by teammate Luke Johnson (6) after scoring during the 3A State Baseball tournament quarter finals on Monday, July 18, 2022, at Duane Banks Baseball Stadium in Iowa City , Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Independence’s Marcus Beatty (1) is cheered on by his team after scoring during the 3A State Baseball tournament quarter finals on Monday, July 18, 2022, at Duane Banks Baseball Stadium in Iowa City , Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

West Delaware baserunner Hayden Lyness (10) slides into third during the 3A State Baseball tournament quarter finals on Monday, July 18, 2022, at Duane Banks Baseball Stadium in Iowa City , Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Independence’s Korver Hupke (5) high fives teammate Trey Weber (20) after scoring during the 3A State Baseball tournament quarter finals on Monday, July 18, 2022, at Duane Banks Baseball Stadium in Iowa City , Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

The infield is reflected off the sunglasses of Independence’s Kaden Kremer (4) during the 3A State Baseball tournament quarter finals on Monday, July 18, 2022, at Duane Banks Baseball Stadium in Iowa City , Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

West Delaware’s Lukas Meyer (5) becomes furious at the umpire’s call at first base during the 3A State Baseball tournament quarter finals on Monday, July 18, 2022, at Duane Banks Baseball Stadium in Iowa City , Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Independence pitcher Jake Sidles (11) charges towards the third base runner during the 3A State Baseball tournament quarter finals on Monday, July 18, 2022, at Duane Banks Baseball Stadium in Iowa City , Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

West Delaware pitcher Conner Funk (4) winds up for a pitch during the 3A State Baseball tournament quarter finals on Monday, July 18, 2022, at Duane Banks Baseball Stadium in Iowa City , Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

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