High School Sports Roundup: West Delaware Soccer Teams Open Season

Benton Community boys win, West Delaware girls fall in season openers

Apr. 8, 2026 at 5:20am

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The West Delaware High School girls and boys soccer teams kicked off their new seasons on the road against Benton Community on Tuesday night. The Hawk girls fell to the Bobcats 4-0, while the Benton Community boys won their match 3-0. In other area action, the Anamosa girls soccer team was shutout 2-0 by Iowa City Regina Catholic, and the Independence boys were blanked 4-0 by Vinton-Shellsburg.

Why it matters

High school sports are an important part of the local community, and these results provide an update on how area teams are performing as they begin their spring seasons. The outcomes of these matches can impact playoff seeding, team morale, and overall excitement around the programs.

The details

In the girls soccer matches, the West Delaware Hawks were defeated 4-0 by the Benton Community Bobcats, while the Anamosa girls lost 2-0 to Iowa City Regina Catholic. On the boys side, the Benton Community boys team won 3-0 over West Delaware, and the Independence Mustangs were shutout 4-0 by Vinton-Shellsburg. Additionally, the Starmont girls golf team defeated Maquoketa Valley 216-227 at Backbone Golf Course.

  • The matches took place on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

The players

West Delaware Hawks

The high school sports teams representing West Delaware High School.

Benton Community Bobcats

The high school sports teams representing Benton Community High School.

Anamosa

The high school sports teams representing Anamosa High School.

Iowa City Regina Catholic

The high school sports teams representing Iowa City Regina Catholic High School.

Independence Mustangs

The high school sports teams representing Independence High School.

Vinton-Shellsburg

The high school sports teams representing Vinton-Shellsburg High School.

Starmont

The high school sports teams representing Starmont High School.

Maquoketa Valley

The high school sports teams representing Maquoketa Valley High School.

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The takeaway

These high school sports results showcase the competitive nature of spring sports in the local area, with several teams looking to get off to a strong start in their new seasons. The outcomes will shape the early-season narratives and standings as teams work towards their ultimate goals of making the playoffs and competing for championships.