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Photos: Independence vs. Benton Community in Iowa high school football playoffs
Independence advances in playoffs with 26-6 win
Oct. 29, 2021 10:22 pm, Updated: Oct. 30, 2021 1:33 am
Independence’s Marcus Beatty carries the ball during a game between the Independence Mustangs and Benton Bobcats at Benton Community High School in Van Horne on Friday, October 29, 2021. The Mustangs defeated the Bobcats 26-6. Beatty finished the game with a school record 319 yards and 3 touchdowns. (Nick Rohlman/for The Gazette)
Independence’s Marcus Beatty intercepts a pass during a game between the Independence Mustangs and Benton Bobcats at Benton Community High School in Van Horne on Friday, October 29, 2021. The Mustangs defeated the Bobcats 26-6. (Nick Rohlman/for The Gazette)
Independence’s Keegan Schmidt jumps for a pass during a game between the Independence Mustangs and Benton Bobcats at Benton Community High School in Van Horne on Friday, October 29, 2021. The Mustangs defeated the Bobcats 26-6. (Nick Rohlman/for The Gazette)
Independence’s Jake Sidles celebrates a fourth down stop during a game between the Independence Mustangs and Benton Bobcats at Benton Community High School in Van Horne on Friday, October 29, 2021. The Mustangs defeated the Bobcats 26-6. (Nick Rohlman/for The Gazette)
Independence’s Marcus Beatty carries the ball during a game between the Independence Mustangs and Benton Bobcats at Benton Community High School in Van Horne on Friday, October 29, 2021. The Mustangs defeated the Bobcats 26-6. (Nick Rohlman/for The Gazette)
Independence students cheer on their team during a game between the Independence Mustangs and Benton Bobcats at Benton Community High School in Van Horne on Friday, October 29, 2021. The Mustangs defeated the Bobcats 26-6. (Nick Rohlman/for The Gazette)
Independence’s Marcus Beatty carries the ball during a game between the Independence Mustangs and Benton Bobcats at Benton Community High School in Van Horne on Friday, October 29, 2021. The Mustangs defeated the Bobcats 26-6. Beatty finished the game with a school record 319 yards and 3 touchdowns. (Nick Rohlman/for The Gazette)
Independence’s Marcus Beatty carries the ball during a game between the Independence Mustangs and Benton Bobcats at Benton Community High School in Van Horne on Friday, October 29, 2021. The Mustangs defeated the Bobcats 26-6. Beatty finished the game with a school record 319 yards and 3 touchdowns. (Nick Rohlman/for The Gazette)
Independence’s Marcus Beatty carries the ball during a game between the Independence Mustangs and Benton Bobcats at Benton Community High School in Van Horne on Friday, October 29, 2021. The Mustangs defeated the Bobcats 26-6. Beatty finished the game with a school record 319 yards and 3 touchdowns. (Nick Rohlman/for The Gazette)
Independence’s Marcus Beatty carries the ball during a game between the Independence Mustangs and Benton Bobcats at Benton Community High School in Van Horne on Friday, October 29, 2021. The Mustangs defeated the Bobcats 26-6. Beatty finished the game with a school record 319 yards and 3 touchdowns. (Nick Rohlman/for The Gazette)
Independence’s Marcus Beatty carries the ball during a game between the Independence Mustangs and Benton Bobcats at Benton Community High School in Van Horne on Friday, October 29, 2021. The Mustangs defeated the Bobcats 26-6. Beatty finished the game with a school record 319 yards and 3 touchdowns. (Nick Rohlman/for The Gazette)
Benton’s Samuel Wallace runs with the ball during a game between the Independence Mustangs and Benton Bobcats at Benton Community High School in Van Horne on Friday, October 29, 2021. The Mustangs defeated the Bobcats 26-6. (Nick Rohlman/for The Gazette)
The Benton Marching Band performs during a game between the Independence Mustangs and Benton Bobcats at Benton Community High School in Van Horne on Friday, October 29, 2021. The Mustangs defeated the Bobcats 26-6. (Nick Rohlman/for The Gazette)
The Benton Marching Band performs during a game between the Independence Mustangs and Benton Bobcats at Benton Community High School in Van Horne on Friday, October 29, 2021. The Mustangs defeated the Bobcats 26-6. (Nick Rohlman/for The Gazette)
Benton Head Coach during a game between the Independence Mustangs and Benton Bobcats at Benton Community High School in Van Horne on Friday, October 29, 2021. The Mustangs defeated the Bobcats 26-6. (Nick Rohlman/for The Gazette)
Benton’s Jacob Brecht carries the ball during a game between the Independence Mustangs and Benton Bobcats at Benton Community High School in Van Horne on Friday, October 29, 2021. The Mustangs defeated the Bobcats 26-6. (Nick Rohlman/for The Gazette)
Benton’s Jacob Brecht carries the ball during a game between the Independence Mustangs and Benton Bobcats at Benton Community High School in Van Horne on Friday, October 29, 2021. The Mustangs defeated the Bobcats 26-6. (Nick Rohlman/for The Gazette)
Benton’s Ryan Tjelmeland runs with the ball during a game between the Independence Mustangs and Benton Bobcats at Benton Community High School in Van Horne on Friday, October 29, 2021. The Mustangs defeated the Bobcats 26-6. (Nick Rohlman/for The Gazette)
Benton’s Samuel Wallace runs with the ball during a game between the Independence Mustangs and Benton Bobcats at Benton Community High School in Van Horne on Friday, October 29, 2021. The Mustangs defeated the Bobcats 26-6. (Nick Rohlman/for The Gazette)
Benton’s Samuel Wallace runs with the ball during a game between the Independence Mustangs and Benton Bobcats at Benton Community High School in Van Horne on Friday, October 29, 2021. The Mustangs defeated the Bobcats 26-6. (Nick Rohlman/for The Gazette)
Benton’s Jacob Brecht carries the ball during a game between the Independence Mustangs and Benton Bobcats at Benton Community High School in Van Horne on Friday, October 29, 2021. The Mustangs defeated the Bobcats 26-6. (Nick Rohlman/for The Gazette)
Benton’s Aidan Gallery hands the ball off to Jacob Brecht carries the ball during a game between the Independence Mustangs and Benton Bobcats at Benton Community High School in Van Horne on Friday, October 29, 2021. The Mustangs defeated the Bobcats 26-6. (Nick Rohlman/for The Gazette)
during a game between the Independence Mustangs and Benton Bobcats at Benton Community High School in Van Horne on Friday, October 29, 2021. The Mustangs defeated the Bobcats 26-6. (Nick Rohlman/for The Gazette)
during a game between the Independence Mustangs and Benton Bobcats at Benton Community High School in Van Horne on Friday, October 29, 2021. The Mustangs defeated the Bobcats 26-6. (Nick Rohlman/for The Gazette)
during a game between the Independence Mustangs and Benton Bobcats at Benton Community High School in Van Horne on Friday, October 29, 2021. The Mustangs defeated the Bobcats 26-6. (Nick Rohlman/for The Gazette)
during a game between the Independence Mustangs and Benton Bobcats at Benton Community High School in Van Horne on Friday, October 29, 2021. The Mustangs defeated the Bobcats 26-6. (Nick Rohlman/for The Gazette)
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