Saints top Lions in MVC basketball rout
Cedar Rapids Xavier rolled to a 64-48 victory over Linn-Mar, showcasing balance with four or five starters in double figures and 18 team assists. Nolan Butkowski led with 15 points, Jackson Joens added 18, Matt Mims 10 with six assists, and Max Techau 14. Linn-Mar trailed 26-13 at halftime and never closed within single digits.
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Xavier Saints extend win streak over Linn-Mar in MVC clash
Xavier, ranked sixth in 4A, beat Linn-Mar 40-35 to push their eighth straight win as Kamryn Finley led Linn-Mar with 20 points and Xavier built a 9-0 run. Saints Kyl ie Brown added 12 points while Lexi Noonan and Caitlyn Daniels scored 10 each. Xavier hosts regional play next week.
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Mount Vernon hosts Solon in 3A girls regional opener
Mount Vernon, ranked 10th and 15-6, hosts Solon in a rematch from Wednesday with the winner advancing in the regional 3A tournament. Senior Kaitlyn Volesky leads the Mustangs while Solon’s Josie Durr, who tops the state with 157 steals, eyes the top defensive 1 3 1 pressure. The 3A field also features Center Point Urbana hosting East Marshall as the top-ranked Stormin’ Normals push for another run at state.
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Kennedy Cougars Clinch Fourth straight Win Over Prairie
Kennedy Cougars improve to 14-5 with a 3Q surge, sealing a win over Prairie as seven players score at least seven. Foley leads with 13 points, Diggins adds 12, and Keegan Murray hits five 3s in the second half while Prairie’s Jake Eilers drains five first-half treys.
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