DES MOINES -- Lawton-Bronson changed its defense.And with it, the complexion of the game.The second-ranked Eagles gave No. 14 Maquoketa Valley all sorts of fits with an extended zone and sidelined the Wildcats, 59-44, in a Class 2A semifinal at the girls' state basketball tournament Thursday ...

Thursday's games at the girls state basketball tournament:CLASS 2A SEMIFINALNo. 14 Maquoketa Valley (20-5) vs. No. 2 Lawton-Bronson (25-1)Time: 1:30 p.m.Coaches: Scot Moenck is 162-69 in 10 years, including 123-41 in seven years at Maquoketa Valley. Trish Martin is 43-7 in two seasons at Lawton-Bronson.Key players: ...

DES MOINES -- The Maquoketa Valley Wildcats arrived at Wells Fargo Arena for the first time, and crafted a masterpiece.The 14th-rated Wildcats shot 45 free throws, made 34 and upset No. 3 IKM-Manning, 65-57, in a Class 2A quarterfinal at the girls' state basketball tournament Tuesday morning ...

Tuesday's games at the girls state basketball tournament:CLASS 2A QUARTERFINALNo. 14 Maquoketa Valley (19-5) vs. No. 3 IKM-ManningTime: 10 a.m.Tournament history: Maquoketa Valley is making its fifth appearance, its first since 2004. IKM-Manning is at state for the fourth time, all since 2009. The Wolves ...

 Capsules on area teams that have qualified for the girls state basketball tournament:BENTON COMMUNITY (Class 4A)Coach -- Laurie Donald (9th year, 160-54)Top players -- UNI signee Madison Weekly (5-7, sr.) leads the Bobcats in scoring (18.8 points per game), assists (3.3) and steals (4.6). She ...

As Cascade advanced to the girls' state basketball tournament, the Cougars' rooting section was a Tri-Rivers Conference melting pot.In addition to hundreds of folks from Cascade, there were players and parents from Maquoketa Valley. And from North Linn. They were rooting for their friendly foes, ...

Edgewood-Colesburg1A-126 - Sawyer Amling (23-0) place is unknown and scored 4.00 team points.Champ. Round 1 - Sawyer Amling (Edgewood-Colesburg) 23-0 won by pin over Cody Brown (Eddyville-Blakes-Fre) 19-17 (Pin 2:29)Maquoketa Valley1A-120 - Jared Coyle (42-6) place is unknown and scored 2.00 team points.Champ. Round 1 ...

Six days after Maquoketa Valley handed North Linn its first loss of the season, the teams went at it again.This one wasn't blood and guts. Rather, it was fun and games.With both teams drawing a first-round bye -- and an 11-day stretch between games -- ...

ALBURNETT - The Alburnett wrestling team has the firepower, so the Pirates took it upon themselves to promote it.Class 1A top-ranked Alburnett wanted to display it for fans, inviting members of the community to "Pack The Gym" for a "White Out" for one of its few ...

 The Iowa Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association, through the Iowa High School Athletic Association has released its first installment of state dual team rankings for all classes.Southeast Polk is top-ranked in Class 3A. West Delaware is No. 1 in 2A. Alburnett is 1A's top-rated team.Cedar ...