Wednesday, March 9

Class 4A Quarterfinals

Cedar Rapids, Kennedy 61, Waukee Northwest 55
Cedar Rapids Kennedy shot 56% for the game and edged out a win over Waukee Northwest. The Cougars were led by 26 points from Kenzie Reed and 22 from Colby Dolphin. Kennedy shot an impressive 18-21 at the free throw line to help their cause. The Cougars improved to 21-3. Northwest had four players in double-figures led by 15 from Grant Tigges. The Wolves finish their first season of competition at 20-5.

Ames 60, Burlington 40
Iowa State signee Tamin Lipsey scored 16 points and dished out 9 assists to lead the Little Cyclones to the win over Burlington. Ames shot 60% from the field and took control with an 18-8 edge in the second quarter and 24-10 advantage in the third. The Little Cyclones improved to 21-3. Burlington got 12 points from Jackson Carlson and end the season at 17-8.

Prairie, Cedar Rapids 62, Cedar Falls 52
The 7-seed Prairie made enough plays in the fourth to take down Cedar Falls. The Hawks knocked down 21-38 shots to keep their first state tourney trip in 24 years going. Jake Walter led the way with 16 points and 7 rebounds and Dionte Fliss added 13 points. The Hawks improved to 19-6. Cedar Fall was led by 32 points from Trey Campbell but their season ends at 20-4.

Johnston 55, Ankeny 53
South Dakota signee Steven Kramer led the Dragons with 19 points and 10 rebounds. Trey Lewis was close behind with 18 points, and Samuel Tornabane had seven blocks. The Dragons improve to 20-3. Ankeny was led by 10 points from Carson Johnson and their season ends at 19-5.