The Iowa City area showed strong performance in the Iowa girls basketball state tournament, with Clear Creek Amana and Solon winning state titles in Class 4A and 3A, respectively. Clear Creek Amana's 43-29 victory over Waverly-Shell Rock secured their first state title, while Solon clinched its first state title since 1998 with a 54-47 win over Estherville-Lincoln Central. On the boys' side, Iowa City West fell short in a 55-52 loss to Bettendorf in the Class 4A-3 substate finals, ending their season with a 19-4 record. The nominees for the Iowa City Press-Citizen’s high school Athlete of the Week for Feb. 26- March 3 include standout players from the tournament.

By the Numbers
  • Clear Creek Amana (CCA) achieved their first state title in program history with a 43-29 victory
  • Solon secured their first state title since 1998 with a 54-47 win
  • Iowa City West finished the season with a 19-4 record
State of Play
  • Clear representation of Iowa City area in Iowa girls basketball state tournament
  • Nominees for the Iowa City Press-Citizen’s high school Athlete of the Week for Feb. 26- March 3 are determined
Bottom Line

The Iowa City area showcased impressive performances in the state basketball tournament, with Clear Creek Amana and Solon securing their respective first state titles. Iowa City West also made a strong impact, finishing their season with a commendable 19-4 record. The athletes nominated for the Athlete of the Week reflect the high level of talent displayed during the tournament.