Tuesday, March 10
First Round
Class 4A
#6 Johnston 48, #3 Waukee Northwest 42 — The Dragons went on a 10-2 run at the end of the 2nd quarter and scored the first six points of the 2nd half to build a lead that the Wolves could not overcome. Johnston (16-8) was led by Tino Daye Jr. with 15 points, Nicare Cavil had 14 and Joshua Jenkins added 10. The Dragons won back to back titles in 1995 and 96 and have finished runners up three times — the last being in 2022 when they last were in the semifinals. Waukee Northwest (20-5) were led by Nebraska recruit Colin Rice with 17 points.
Box Score, Click Here: 4A-3-NW-Johnston-3.10.26
#2 Waukee 57, #7 Prairie, Cedar Rapids 51 — The Warriors used a strong third quarter to beat the Hawks and advance to the semifinals for the first time since 2023. Waukee (22-2) was tied with Prairie at 34-34 when Pete Craig blocked a shot and got a lay-up at the other end, was fouled and completed the three point play. Up 44-43 in the 4th quarter, Max Roach got a key steal and finished with a lay-up to make it 46-43. Roach led the way with 18 points while Craig added 12 points. Will Wehr had a game high 20 points in a losing effort for Prairie (18-6).
Box Score, Click Here: 4A-4-Waukee-CRP-3.10.26
Class 1A
2:00: #1 St. Edmond, Fort Dodge (23-2) v. #8 Woodbine (17-8)
3:45: #4 Notre Dame, Burlington (24-2) v. #5 Bellevue (22-3)
5:30: #2 MMCRU (25-1) v. #7 Boyden Hull (18-7)
7:15: #3 Bishop Garrigan, Algona (23-2) v. #6 Marquette Catholic, Bellevue (23-2)
Wednesday, March 11
First Round
Class 2A
10:30: #1 Kuemper Catholic (22-3) v. #8 Union Community (22-3)
12:15: #4 Treynor (22-3) v. #5 Grundy Center (23-1)
2:00: #3 Orange City Unity Christian (22-2) v. #6 Hull Western Christian (18-6)
3:45: #2 Iowa City Regina (22-1) v. #7 Aplington Parkersburg (22-3)
Semifinals
Class 3A
5:30: #6 Carroll (21-5) v. #1 Ballard (24-1)
7:15: #2 Storm Lake (24-2) v. #3 ADM (23-2)
Thursday, March 12
Semifinals
Class 4A
10:30: #1 Cedar Falls (23-0) v. #4 Dowling (21-3)
12:15: #3 Waukee (21-2) v. #6 Johnston (16-8)
Class 1A
2:00
3:45
Class 2A
5:30
7:15
Friday, March 13
Finals
1:00 Class 3A
3:00 Class 4A
5:00 Class 1A
7:00 Class 2A
