West Branch eyeing first state bid in girls hoops
West Branch in Des Moines for the state tournament after an 8th straight win in district play. Wheeler’s Bearettes, led by star Judy Hutchcroft, seek a first state appearance as about 1,000 tickets sell and fans line up in Bearette fever. The team, rostered by seniors Pam Hoffman Patti Sondergard and Judy Hutchcroft, travels from Fort Des Moines after a community sendoff.
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Montezuma narrowly avoids upset in A tourney overtime
In district play, defending Class A champion Montezuma edged Victor HSV 56-54 in overtime at Newton after a close game. Alta, Clinton St. Mary’s, Elkader Central, and Treynor advanced to sub state action with wins, shaping eight state qualifiers.
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UCLA Clinches Sixth Pacific Title In Tight Win
UCLA, led by Larry Farmer with key three point bursts, defeated California 85-71 to seal their sixth straight Pacific title. Center Bill Walton led scoring with 24 points as UCLA improved to 24-0 and 12-0 in the league. Keith Wilkes added 18, Farmer 16, shaping a commanding finish.
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Mediapolis Seeks State Title With Team Driven
Mediapolis coach Vernon McLearn leads the Bullettes toward state after edging Winfield Mt. Union for the district title. The squad boasts four double digit scorers led by Hazen and Horn, aims to upset Farragut in Tuesday’s first round and extend an eight game win streak toward a fourth straight state appearance.
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