Fairy tale ending as Xavier girls win 4A crown
Cedar Rapids Xavier, the 8-seed, upset No. 2 North Polk 66-47 at Wells Fargo Arena to claim the Class 4A girls basketball title. Libby Fandel starred with 36 points and 14 rebounds, securing Xavier’s 14th straight win and placing her on the all tournament team. Lilly capped his career as a state champion.
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Heise fuels Iowa State win at Kansas State in finale
No. 10 Iowa State uses strong defense and Nate Heise’s plus-16 impact to top Kansas State 73 to 57. Curtis Jones scores 24, Joshua Jefferson adds 14 while Dishon Jackson and Heise contribute on defense and key plays. Cyclones improve to 23-8, 13-7 and avenge earlier defeat to Wildcats.
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Is Fran gone Where Iowa coach McCaffery near end
MIKE HLAS reports a scene in Champaign where fans en route to Indianapolis question if Fran McCaffery will finish his Iowa coaching tenure. The piece notes speculation about his status as Iowa’s men’s basketball coach amid upcoming NCAA tournament play.
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Hawkeyes at Cornhuskers clash in Lincoln showdown
Iowa, 15 15, 6 13, visits Nebraska, 17 13, 7 12, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Tipoff is 11 30 a m with KFXA HLAS carrying the game. Page 2B provides further coverage.
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