The Exira-EHK Spartans (21-2) will battle the Ar-We-Va Rockets (22-1) in the Boys Class 1A District 15 Final tonight in Manning and we’ll have coverage on KJAN.  The Spartans will have a chance to avenge the only two losses they have on the season with a third crack at the Rockets. Ar-We-Va won the first meeting early in the season on December 4th 66-65. The Rockets also won the meeting in Elk Horn on January 15th 58-53.

Both teams bring strong offensive output to the contest. The Spartans are averaging 69.8 point per game while the Rockets are right behind with 64.5 points per contest. Exira-EHK has gotten 17.3 points per game from Dakota Rold and Cole Burmeister (15.9), Josh Pettepier (12.8), and Trever Schulz (11.9) are also averaging double digit scoring. The Rockets are led by Keegan Simons with 19.3 points per game and Drew Schurke has added 16.8.

The Spartans had the lead at half of the first two meetings but the Rockets pulled away with a big second half effort both times to win. The game tonight will be a 7:00pm tip-off at IKM-Manning High School. Chris Parks will have the call on KJAN with pregame starting at about 6:45pm. Tune in on AM1220, FM101.1, and online at kjan.com.

The Iowa Girls Coaches Association released the All-District Basketball selections for the 2018-19 season.

IGCA ALL-DISTRICT TEAMS
2018-19

Class 1A

West Central

Emilee Danner Ar-We-Va
Madison Gettler CAM, Anita
Tatum Grubbs Exira-EHK
Danielle Hoyle Paton-Churdan
Paige McAfee CAM, Anita
Macy Emgarten Exira-EHK
Brittany Beebe Griswold
Aleah Hermensen Audubon
Hannah Whitver Glidden-Ralston
Samantha Brown Glidden-Ralston
Coach of the Year: Joe Wollum – CAM, Anita

Class 2A

Southwest

Bailey Beckman                  Panorama
Konnor Sudmann            Treynor
Kayla Chapman                  Treynor
Kylie Morrison                    Logan-Magnolia
Maddie Jones                  South Central Calhoun
Maddy Duncan                    Sidney
Sam Stewart                       Mount Ayr
Morgan Johnk                 Panorama
Alexa Ahrenholtz               IKM-Manning
Bailey White                       St. Albert    
Coach of the Year: Eric Francis – South Central Calhoun

Class 3A

Southwest

Logan Hughes Shenandoah
Maggie Phipps North Polk
Jaedon Murphy North Polk
Brielle Baker Creston
Sophie Walker Red Oak
Deseree Stubbe Clarke, Osceola
Regan Freland PCM, Monroe
Kelsey Fields Creston
Kaili Lawson Des Moines Christian
Brooklyn Bakke Kuemper Catholic
Coach of the Year: Clint Albertsen – North Polk

Class 4A

West

Jaelynn Dreckman Le Mars
Madison Dreckman Le Mars
Kenzie Foley Sergeant Bluff-Luton
Alex Mohr Denison-Schleswig
Elle Scarborough Glenwood
Ella Skinner Bishop Heelan
Katelyn Stanley Bishop Heelan
Abby Wisecup Sergeant Bluff-Luton
Megan Witte Lewis Central
Paige Andersen Denison-Schleswig
Coach of the Year: Adam Mich – Denison-Schleswig

All the brackets are set for Girls State Basketball after some Regional Finals were played last night. Follow the link to see all the pairings.

basketball-state 2019 final pairings

CLASS 1A District Finals (All 7:00pm starts)

District 11 @ Pleasantville

Grand View Christian (21-1) vs North Mahaska (10-9)

District 12 @ Mount Ayr

Mormon Trail (17-4) vs Bedford (18-4)

District 13 @ Van Meter

Ankeny Christian Academy (22-0) vs Earlham (18-5)

District 14 @ Riverside

St. Albert (10-13) vs East Mills (20-3)

District 15 @ IKM/Manning

Exira/EHK (21-2) vs Ar-We-VA (22-1) – ON KJAN

District 16 @ East Sac County

Sioux Central, Sioux Rapids (20-2) vs Newell-Fonda (15-8)

CLASS 3A Substate Semifinals (All 7:00pm starts)

Substate 7

@ Gilbert

Gilbert (17-4) vs ADM (13-9)

@ Norwalk

Norwalk (18-4) vs.Dallas Center-Grimes (8-13)

Substate 8

@ Denison

Creston (10-11) vs. Denison-Schleswig (17-4)

@ Carroll

Carroll (18-4) vs. Winterset (14-6)

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There was just one game on the Western Iowa postseason slate Wednesday night. Glenwood and Denison battled for a spot in the Girls 4A State Tournament, in Denison. The game was postponed from Tuesday night.

Class 4A District 2 Championship

Denison-Schleswig 73, Glenwood 63

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Wyatt Lohaus had 22 points as Northern Iowa easily defeated Missouri State 63-43 on Wednesday night. Isaiah Brown had 15 points and six rebounds for Northern Iowa (13-15, 8-7 Missouri Valley Conference). Spencer Haldeman added 12 points. AJ Green had 10 points for the visitors. Neither team was able to get much going offensively in the first 20 minutes. Northern Iowa trailed 19-17 heading to the locker room at halftime, but the Panthers came back in the second half to earn the victory. Both teams set season lows for scoring in the first half. The Panthers’ 17 first-half points were the lowest of the season for the visitors, while the 19 points in the first half for the Bears marked the fewest of the season for the hosts.

Jarred Dixon had 14 points for the Bears (15-13, 9-6), whose four-game winning streak ended with the loss. Tulio Da Silva added 13 rebounds. Kabir Mohammed had eight rebounds. Keandre Cook, who was second on the Bears in scoring entering the contest with 13 points per game, was held to 4 points on 1-of-10 shooting. The Panthers improve to 2-0 against the Bears on the season. Northern Iowa defeated Missouri State 64-59 on Feb. 2. Northern Iowa plays Valparaiso at home on Saturday. Missouri State faces Indiana State at home on Saturday.

Here is the latest Mid-America sports news from The Associated Press

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Bridget Carleton had 28 points and 10 rebounds to help No. 20 Iowa State beat Oklahoma 91-70 on Wednesday, the Cyclones’ first victory over the Sooners since the 2013-14 season. Carleton was 11 of 17 from the field, making 4 of 8 3-pointers. Kristin Scott added 16 points, Madison Wise had 14, and Ashley Joens 13 for Iowa State (20-6, 10-4). Shaina Pellington led Oklahoma (6-19, 2-12) with 14 points. Jessi Murcer and Ana Llanusa each had 11 points.

JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals newcomer Andrew Miller feels for the dozens of free agents who don’t have jobs the day before spring training games start. The All-Star reliever signed early, getting a $25 million deal for two years with the Cards. But lots of big names are still available. Miller says he believes analytics-driven front offices have devolved into a “group think” mindset.

SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Kansas City Royals left fielder Alex Gordon is looking forward to teaming up with new center fielder Billy Hamilton to take away hits from opponents this season. The Royals started nine different players in center last year. Gordon is eager to have the speedy Hamilton next to him, especially at spacious Kauffman Stadium.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs have turned to Steve Spagnuolo to shore up their soft defense. The former Rams and Giants head coach knows that it will be a process. But he also said there are pieces in place for a rapid turnaround. And with stars galore on the other side of the ball, Spagnuolo knows his bunch could be the missing piece of a Super Bowl contender.

UNDATED (AP) — It’s finally here _ the first of two meetings between Michigan State and Michigan, the in-state rivals that have looked like the class of the Big Ten for much of this season. While Purdue has joined the Spartans and Wolverines in the title race, the two Michigan State-Michigan games could obviously have a big impact on who finishes first. The Wolverines host the Spartans on Sunday.

UNDATED (AP) — Kansas plays at Texas Tech in a key Big 12 matchup. The Jayhawks and Red Raiders enter play tied for second place in the league at 9-4, a game behind surging Kansas State. Tech has won four straight by an average of 24 points since Kansas beat them 79-63 in Lawrence back on Feb. 2, while the Jayhawks have won their last three games.

WACO, Texas (AP) — Kalani Brown reached career milestones of 2,000 points and 1,000 rebounds, and the No. 1 Baylor women clinched at least a share of their ninth consecutive Big 12 regular-season championship. The Lady Bears beat Kansas 80-40. It is Baylor’s 10th Big 12 regular season title overall in coach Kim Mulkey’s 19th seasons.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Zach Jackson had 21 points as Omaha topped Western Illinois 77-63. KJ Robinson had 17 points for Omaha (17-9, 11-2 Summit League), which won its fifth straight game.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Wyatt Lohaus had 22 points as Northern Iowa easily defeated Missouri State 63-43. Isaiah Brown had 15 points and six rebounds for Northern Iowa (13-15, 8-7 Missouri Valley Conference).

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Bridget Carleton had 28 points and 10 rebounds to help No. 20 Iowa State beat Oklahoma 91-70 on Wednesday, the Cyclones’ first victory over the Sooners since the 2013-14 season. Carleton was 11 of 17 from the field, making 4 of 8 3-pointers. Kristin Scott added 16 points, Madison Wise had 14, and Ashley Joens 13 for Iowa State (20-6, 10-4). Shaina Pellington led Oklahoma (6-19, 2-12) with 14 points. Jessi Murcer and Ana Llanusa each had 11 points.

Just one game on the Western Iowa postseason slate tonight. Glenwood and Denison will battle for a spot in the Girls 4A State Tournament tonight in Denison. The game was postponed from last night.

Girls Class 4A Region 2 Final: Glenwood at Denison-Schleswig 7:00pm