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INDEE FOOTBALL _ 11 Conference Titles 3 Playoff Appearances 40 AllStaters 8 Shrine Bowl Participants .
Game #5 vs. Charles City Comets
INDEPENDENCE MUSTANGS
Nickname: Mustangs School Colors: Maroon and White Record: 04 (District: 02) 2015 Record: 82 (District: 51), State Qualifier Ranking: #54 (BCMoore Rankings) Ranking: NR (CR Gazette) Ranking: NR (Des Moines Register) Ranking: NR (Radio Iowa) Class: 3A District: District #3 Superintendent: Jean Peterson Principal: John Howard Assistant Principal: Dewey Hupke Activities Director: Justin Putz Head Coach: Justin Putz Assistant Coach: Isaac Ales Assistant Coach: Clint Hospodarsky Assistant Coach: Brian Loughren Assistant Coach: Nick Perkins Assistant Coach: Matthew Shannon Assistant Coach: Gary Waters Athletic Trainer: Cody Barnes Head Coach Overall Record: 14120 (4th Year) Record at Independence: 970 (3rd Year)
CHARLES CITY COMETS
Nickname: Comets School Colors: Orange and Black Record: 13 (District: 11) 2015 Record: 36, (District: 15) Ranking: #47 (BCMoore Rankings) Ranking: NR (CR Gazette) Ranking: NR (Des Moines Register) Ranking: NR (Radio Iowa) Class: 3A District: District #3 Superintendent: Dr. Dan Cox Principal: Josh Johnson Activities Director: Todd Forsyth Head Coach: Darren Bohlen Assistant Coach: Brian Bohlen Assistant Coach: Bob Klaberdanz Assistant Coach: Mark Sindlinger Head Coach Overall Record: 1122 (4th Year) Record at Charles City: 1122 (4th Year)
The Setting for Tonight’s Game: 2016 Independence Football Schedule:
Date: Friday, September 23rd, 2016 Location: Independence, Iowa Stadium: Lyle Leinbaugh Field Surface: Artificial Turf Kickoff: 7:30PM Radio: Mustang Sports Radio Network Video: Independence AV Tech Club Series: Charles City leads 530 Series Meeting: 9th Meeting Twitter: @IndeeFootball Facebook: Independence Mustang Football
08/26 West Delaware, L 048 09/02 @ Clear CreekAmana, L 026 09/09 WaverlyShell Rock, L 054 09/16 @ South Tama County, L 845 09/23 Charles City, 7:30PM (Homecoming) 09/30 @ Cedar Rapids Xavier, 7:30PM 10/07 @ VintonShellsburg, 7:30PM 10/14 Benton Community, 7:30PM (Parent’s Night) 10/21 @ Decorah, 7:30PM 10/28 First Round Playoffs, 7:00PM 11/04 Quarterfinal Round Playoffs, 7:00PM 11/10 SemiFinal Round Playoffs, 5:36PM/8:21PM 11/17 Final Round Playoffs, 7:06PM
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Independence vs. Charles City Game Information:
Independence Football History: First Season: 1898 (118th Season) AllTime Record: 33952633 AllTime Homecoming Record: 46515 AllTime District Record: 391280 AllTime Playoff Record: 03 Lyle Leinbaugh Field Record: 18610 Home Record: 19723919 Away Record: 13928114 Neutral Site Record: 360 Marion Field (Neutral) Record: 110 Kingston Stadium Record: 140 UNIDome Record: 110 Overtime Record: 72 Double Overtime Record: 10 Triple Overtime Record: 11 Playing on Television: 210 Playing on September 23rd: 380 Time and Place: 7:30PM, Friday, September 23rd, 2016, Lyle Leinbaugh Field, Independence, Iowa Radio Coverage: Mustang Sports Radio Network
Playbyplay: Ben Hupke Color: Chris Shaw
Video Coverage: Independence AV Tech Club The Records in 2015: In 2015, Independence went 82 overall and 51 in District play, finishing 2nd in the district and qualifying for the IHSAA Playoffs, where they lost to Decorah in the first round. Last season, Charles City finished 36 overall record and 15 in the district.
The Series: This will be the 9th meeting between these two teams with the first meeting occurring on September 13th, 2002, in Charles City. Currently, Charle City leads the series 530. Independence is 130 at home and 220 on the road with Charles City. The last meeting took place last season at Charles City where Independence won 4016. Coaching Records: Justin Putz is in his 3rd season as head coach of the Independence Mustangs and 4th overall. Currently, his record at Independence is 970. His overall coaching record is 14120 in four seasons with three playoff appearances. Darren Bohlen has been the head coach of the Charles City Comets for 4 years, with a 11220 record at Charles City with one playoff appearance. Next Games: Next Friday, Independence will travel to Cedar Rapids Xavier. Charles City will host VintonShellsburg. Last Game: The last game for Independence was a loss at South Tama County 458. Charles City traveled to Cedar Rapids Xavier and lost 357.
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Rankings and Independence Opponent Schedules and Results:
CR Gazette 3A Rankings:
1. Pella 2. Norwalk 3. Cedar Rapids, Xavier 4. Creston/OrientMacksburg 5. Carroll 6. West Delaware 7. Gilbert 8. Glenwood 9. Sergeant BluffLuton 10. Solon
Des Moines Register 3A Rankings:
1. Cedar Rapids, Xavier 2. Pella 3. Norwalk 4. West Delaware 5. Creston/OrientMacksburg 6. Gilbert 7. Carroll 8. Solon 9. Washington 10. Dallas CenterGrimes
Radio Iowa 3A Rankings:
1. Cedar Rapids, Xavier 2. Pella 3. Norwalk 4. Sergeant BluffLuton 5. Carroll 6. West Delaware 7. Creston/OrientMacksburg 8. Gilbert 9. Solon 10. Washington
West Delaware (40): 08/26 @Independence, W 480 09/02 Mount Vernon, W 4820 09/09 @ Assumption, Davenport, W 3922 09/16 Center PointUrbana, W 4815 09/23 Central DeWitt 09/30 @Clear CreekAmana 10/07 @Wahlert Catholic, Dubuque 10/14 Marion 10/21 @Maquoketa
Clear CreekAmana (40): 08/26 @Mount Pleasant, W 238 09/02 Independence, W 260 09/09 Wahlert Catholic, Dubuque, W 2414 09/16 @Maquoketa, W 440 09/23 Center PointUrbana 09/30 West Delaware 10/07 @Marion 10/14 @Assumption, Davenport 10/21 Central DeWitt
WaverlyShell Rock (31): 08/26 Crestwood, W 3114 09/02 @North Fayette, Valley, L 314 09/09 @Independence, W 540 09/16 VintonShellsburg, W 3114 09/23 @Benton Community 09/30 Decorah 10/07 Cedar Rapids Xavier 10/14 @South Tama County 10/21 Charles City
South Tama County (22): 08/26 @Grinnell, W 5327 09/02 Williamsburg, L 1314 09/09 @Charles City, L 2728 OT 09/16 Independence, W 458 09/23 @VintonShellsburg 09/30 Benton Community 10/07 @Decorah 10/14 WaverlyShell Rock 10/21 Cedar Rapids Xavier
Charles City (13): 08/26 New Hampton, L 1235 09/02 @Osage, L 1319 09/09 South Tama County, W 2827 OT 09/16 @Cedar Rapids Xavier, L 735 09/23 @Independence 09/30 VintonShellsburg 10/07 @Benton Community 10/14 Decorah 10/21 @WaverlyShell Rock
Cedar Rapids Xavier (40): 08/26 Regina, Iowa City, W 3526 09/02 @LinnMar, Marion, W 4517 09/09 @Benton Community, W 4714 09/16 Charles City, W 357 09/23 @Decorah 09/30 Independence 10/07 @WaverlyShell Rock 10/14 VintonShellsburg 10/21 @South Tama County
VintonShellsburg (13): 08/26 Center PointUrbana, W 3315 09/02 @Union, La Porte City, L 050 09/09 Decorah, L 67 09/16 @WaverlyShell Rock, L 1431 09/23 South Tama, County 09/30 @Charles City 10/07 Independence 10/14 @Cedar Rapids Xavier 10/21 Benton Community
Benton Community (22): 08/26 Oelwein, W 496 09/02 @Marion, L 2245 09/09 Cedar Rapids Xavier, L 1447 09/16 @Decorah, W 3027 OT 09/23 WaverlyShell Rock 09/30 @South Tama County 10/07 Charles City 10/14 @Independence 10/21 @VintonShellsburg
Decorah (22): 08/26 North Fayette Valley, L 728 09/02 @Crestwood, W 1312 09/09 @VintonShellsburg, W 76 09/16 Benton Community, L 2730 OT 09/23 Cedar Rapids Xavier 09/30 @WaverlyShell Rock 10/07 South Tama County 10/14 @Charles City 10/21 Independence
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INDEE FOOTBALL _ 11 Conference Titles 3 Playoff Appearances 40 AllStaters 8 Shrine Bowl Participants . Independence Mustangs Roster (48): Number Name Position Grade Height Weight
2 Seth House RB/LB 11 508 170 3 Mason Wood RB/LB 12 510 195 4 Cyrus Butters WR/DB 11 600 160 5 Connor Joblinske OL/LB 10 508 150 6 Zach Harris WR/DB/K 12 602 165 7 Jake Crawford WR/DB 12 510 165 8 Kenyon Hosch QB/DB 11 600 170 9 Spencer Shonka RB/LB 12 508 170 12 Sean Geertsema QB/DB 10 600 165 15 Kaleb VanGorder WR/DB 10 506 145 17 Sam Graeser WR/DB 12 602 180 20 Noah Gall RB/LB 11 600 215 21 Troy Tarpy WR/DB 11 511 160 22 Hunter Shannon WR/DB 10 604 170 23 Robert Stivers Jr. WR/LB 10 600 150
25/31 Connor Joblinske OL/DL 10 28 Tristan Cordes RB/LB 10 510 165 30 Ethan Holt RB/LB 10 509 165 33 Jacob Schwarting RB/LB 12 603 195 36 Thomas Matteson RB/DB 10 506 115 40 Braden Kayser WR/DB 10 507 140 44 Joe Kaiser RB/LB 10 601 205 48 Zander Smith WR/DB 10 510 150 50 Conner Horn OL/LB 11 510 175 51 Brady Larkin OL/DL 10 601 235 53 Tanner EricksonDale OL/LB 12 509 165 54 Tommy Reiff OL/DL 11 602 205 56 Isaiah Miller OL/DL 12 511 215 57 Peyton Nolting OL/LB 12 600 170 58 Andrue Wright OL/LB 12 511 200 60 Hunter Crawford OL/DL 11 510 205 61 Zach Davis OL/DL 11 510 185 62 Tayten Freidhof OL/DL 11 510 200 63 Lucas Dawson OL/DL 11 602 230 64 Ryan Thompson OL/DL 10 602 215 68 Cole Horn OL/LB 11 510 150 72 Austin Larkin OL/DL 12 606 295 73 Ethan Kirkpatrick OL/DL 11 510 230 74 Gabe Miller OL/DL 10 601 260 75 Kaden Howard OL/DL 10 601 160 77 Drew Evans OL/DL 10 601 255 81 Zach Snyder WR/LB 11 603 180 82 Derek Weber WR/DB 11 510 160 83 Blake Schommer WR/DB 11 510 140 84 Tyler Reeder WR/DL 10 604 200 85 Charles Pelton IV OL/DL 12 601 350
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INDEE FOOTBALL _ 11 Conference Titles 3 Playoff Appearances 40 AllStaters 8 Shrine Bowl Participants . Charles City Comets Roster (23): Number Name Position Grade Height Weight
2 Dalton Cleveland WR/DB 12 601 150 3 Malik Knighten WR/DB 12 511 150 8 Drew Mitchell QB/DB 12 508 195 9 Mike Cranshaw WR/DB 11 510 175 10 Cody Cuccuini WR/DB 12 600 160 11 Derek Milligan K 11 511 155 12 Theo Arndt WR/DB 11 510 145 18 Anthony Knecht WR/LB 12 508 165 22 Tyreque Baker RB/LB 11 508 195 23 Zion Jordan RB/LB 12 509 165 25 Jalen Jones TE/LB 11 510 190 28 Dylan Koresh RB/LB 10 600 160 30 Tre Walker WR/DB 11 602 155 34 Jaden Foster WR/DB 12 605 170 50 Ryan Zuspan OL/LB 10 600 200 51 Sam Niichel OL/DL 11 510 210 53 Alexander Koehler OL/DL 12 509 195 58 Josh Halligan OL/DL 11 603 210 64 Tylor Zuspan OL/DL 11 510 215 65 Aaron Maloy OL/DL 12 511 230 76 Luke Hillegas OL/DL 12 510 240 82 Elliot Gebel TE/DE 11 603 195 86 Marquis Cross WR/DE 12 604 200
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Class 3A, District 3 Standings: RANK SCHOOL OVERALL DISTRICT POINT DIFF. 1. Xavier, Cedar Rapids 40 20 +17.0 2. WaverlyShell Rock 31 20 +17.0 3. South Tama County 22 11 +8.0 4. Decorah 22 11 0.0 5. Benton Community 22 11 8.0 6. Charles City 13 11 8.0 7. VintonShellsburg 13 02 9.0 8. Independence 04 02 17.0 *Clinched Playoff Spot
Game Notes, Announcements, News, and Other Information:
GAME NOTES: Captains for Tonight’s Game:
Independence Charles City
Isaiah Miller
Jacob Schwarting
Mason Wood
Andrue Wright
Team Season Stats and Rank in Iowa Class 3A (Out of 56 Teams):
Independence Statistic Charles City
277 (47th) PASSING YARDS (Rank) 700 (12th)
0 (T54th) PASSING TDs (Rank) 4 (T29th)
285 (55th) RUSHING YARDS (Rank) 443 (44th)
1 (T54th) RUSHING TDs (Rank) 5 (T39th)
8 (56th) TOTAL POINTS (Rank) 60 (44th)
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INDEE FOOTBALL _ 11 Conference Titles 3 Playoff Appearances 40 AllStaters 8 Shrine Bowl Participants . ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Fans can follow @IndeeFootball on Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat; “Like” the Independence Mustang Football Facebook Fanpage; and subscribe to the Independence Mustang Football Channel on YouTube to keep up on news and results throughout the season.
If you cannot make it to the home football game or any home sporting events the
Independence Mustangs, you are able to watch it online online! Go to http://www.ustream.tv/channel/independencemustangs to watch your Independence Mustangs in their home contests throughout the season!
The Independence Mustang Football team would like to thank Travis McBride
and the Independence AV Tech Club for setting up the speakers for music during the pregame warmup and lights for the Independence Mustang’s entrance. With his help, we have created an exciting atmosphere for our football players, coaches, and fans. Thanks again to Travis McBride and make sure you like the Independence Mustangs AV Tech Club fan page on Facebook!
The Independence Mustang Football team would like to wish the Junior High and
YSF football programs the best of luck in their upcoming seasons. Make sure you show our future Mustangs support throughout the year!
The Mustang Booster Club is currently selling a football season program for
$5.00. It contains pictures of the current players from this season, as well as statistics and results as far back as 1898. If you would like to purchase a copy to help fund Independence Football, stop by the Independence Booster Club booth and purchase yours today!
The Independence Football team has a YouTube channel. Search for
Independence Mustang Football on YouTube and subscribe to the channel. Each week a video segment of Mustang Football Talk will be posted for fans to enjoy!
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While supplies last, past game worn jerseys will be available for purchase from the Mustang Booster Club booth during the home games this season. The cost is $20 per jersey. Help fund the Independence Football Team by stopping by and purchasing yours today!
Honorary Captains : Tonight’s Honorary Captains are celebrating their 50th
anniversary since winning the WaMaC Conference Title. The 1966 Independence Football team finished their season with a 71 record, recording wins over North Fayette, Tipton, VintonShellsburg, Anamosa, West Delaware, Maquoketa, and Marion. Even though their only loss was to WaMaC foe Monticello, the 1966 Football team still earned the WaMaC Crown for Independence. The team was lead by head coach Lyle Leinbaugh and assistant coaches Engen and Murray. Team members are: Jerry Hare, Gene Ehlers, Rick Vaughn, Barry Black, Dean Reck, Mike Lorber, Gary Hilmer, Lee Marsh, Doug Hand, Mike Andrews, Bill Vargason, Glenn rouse, Wayne Gleiter, Mike Murray, Curt Ward, Jim Beachler, Jeff Conklin, Roger McMorris, Gary White, Bill Isham, Gary McGill, Dick Hatfield, Keith McGee, Dean Smith, Bob Roloff, Larry Wilkinson, Dennis Hickman, Gregg Lynes, Bob Black, Larry VanLaningam, Steve Schmidt, John Jack, Mike Ghere, Tim Grief, Dennis Walhert, and Alan Kimball. Please welcome back to Lyle Leinbaugh Field, our Honorary Captains for the 103rd Homecoming Game, the 1966 Independence Football Team!
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INDEE FOOTBALL _ 11 Conference Titles 3 Playoff Appearances 40 AllStaters 8 Shrine Bowl Participants . THIS WEEK’S ATHLETICS AND ACTIVITIES:
Cross Country
On Saturday, September 24th, the Independence High School and Junior High Cross Country teams will be running in their home Invitational. High School starts at 8:35AM, and the Junior High will be after. Races will take place at the MHI grounds.
On Tuesday, September 27th, the Independence Junior High and High
School teams will be competing in the Jesup Invitational. Races will begin at 4:15PM at the Jesup Golf Course.
On Thursday, September 29th, the Independence High School Cross
Country teams will be in action at Western Dubuque. Races begin at 4:15PM.
Football
If you want to stay up to date with Independence Mustang Football throughout the year, make sure you like the Independence Mustang Football page on Facebook, follow @IndeeFootball on Twitter, follow @IndeeFootball on Instagram and Snapchat, and subscribe to the Independence Mustang Football Channel on YouTube!
The Junior Varsity football team will be playing Charles City on Monday,
September 26th at Charles City High School. The game will kickoff at 6:00PM.
On Tuesday, September 27th, the Independence Junior High Football
teams will be playing West Delaware. The 8th grade will host and the 7th grade will travel to Manchester. Games begin at 4:15PM.
On Friday, September 30th, the Independence Freshmen and Varsity
teams will be in action against Cedar Rapids Xavier. The Freshmen will kickoff at 5:00PM, with the Varsity following at 7:30PM. Games will be at Cedar Rapids Xavier High School.
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Marching Band The first competition for the Independence Mustang Marching Band will be
on Saturday, September 24th at the LinnMar High School Marching Invitational.
Volleyball
If you want Independence Mustang Volleyball updates throughout the year, make sure you like Independence Mustang Volleyball on Facebook and follow @IndeeVolleyball on Twitter!
The Junior High Volleyball teams will be playing Clear CreekAmana on
Monday, September 26th. 7th Grade will host and 8th Grade will go to Clear CreekAmana. Games will begin at 4:15PM.
On Monday, September 26th, the Sophomore Volleyball team will be
playing at a tournament in Jesup. Games will begin at 4:15PM.
The Freshmen Volleyball team will be playing Oelwein on Monday, September 26th. The game will start at 6:00PM at the Independence Junior/Senior High School.
On Tuesday, September 27th, the Independence High School Volleyball
Teams will be traveling to South Tama South to take on the Trojans. The Freshmen will play at 5:00PM, Sophomore and Junior Varsity at 6:00PM, then at 7:30PM, the 12th ranked Independence Varsity Squad will take on the South Tama County Trojans. Games will be at South Tama County High School.
On Thursday, September 29th, the Independence Junior High Volleyball
Teams will be playing VintonShellsburg. The 8th Grade will host VintonShellsburg at home, while the 7th Grade will play at VintonShellsburg. Games begin at 4:15PM.
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On Thursday, September 29th, the Independence High School Freshmen
and Junior Varsity teams will be in action. The Freshmen will play Cedar Falls Peet at 6:00PM at the Independence High School, the Junior Varsity will play in a Quad at DikeNew Hartford High School starting at 5:00PM.
Wrestling
If you want Independence Mustang Wrestling updates throughout the year, you can follow @IndeeWrestling on Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat; “Like” the Independence Mustang Wrestling Facebook Fanpage; and subscribe to the Independence Mustang Wrestling Channel on YouTube.
On Saturday, November 5th, Deuces Wild Dueling Pianos will be returning
to Independence for a performance to raise money for the Independence Wrestling team. Tickets can be purchased for $20, $25, or $30 every Wednesday starting September 14th, from 56PM on Main Street at the Independence Junior/Senior High School. Contact Keith Donnelly, Michael Doyle, Jon Carey, or Matt Shannon if you have any questions.
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