GazDet Des Moines Area Stars in State Boys Tournament
Jeff Johnson reports six Gazette area teams reach the Iowa boys state tournament led by North Linn Cedar Rapids Kennedy Linn-Mar and Jesup Union Community in 1A 2A 3A and 4A. Valley Linn-Mar and Kennedy carry strong title histories with top players Zay Robinson Davis Kern and Trevin Jirak. The tournament starts Monday with AA debut altering schedule.
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State boys basketball mix: headline drivers from Iowa area
The Gazette outlines contenders for the Iowa boys basketball state tournament with Kennedy led by Trey McKowen and Reuben Schlaak, Xavier, Western Christian, Madrid, and Fort Dodge St. Edmond among frontrunners. It notes Xavier trailing Kaleb Wilgenbusch and Zander Murray, while Jesup, Union, and North Linn pursue upset bids and veteran coaches guide late-season form.
Iowa high school basketball state tournament schedule
The schedule lists Class 4A 3A and 2A, with matchups by seed and dates. Notable games include No. 4 Waukee Northwest vs No. 5 Cedar Rapids Kennedy and top seeds Cedar Falls, Linn-Mar, and West Des Moines Valley in Monday and Wednesday sessions, leading to semifinals and a Saturday final.
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