Five champions were crowned at the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union's state basketball tournament held at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, with Johnston, Clear Creek-Amana, Solon, Dike-New Hartford, and North Linn emerging victorious in their respective classes.

By the Numbers
  • Johnston finished the season 26-0, claiming the 5A championship with a 48-36 victory over Dowling.
  • Clear Creek-Amana went undefeated at 26-0, securing their first state championship with a 43-25 win over Waverly-Shell Rock in the 4A title game.
  • Solon, at 24-3, clinched the 3A title by defeating Estherville-Lincoln Central 54-47.
  • Dike-New Hartford made history by winning their fourth consecutive state title with a 48-46 victory over Panorama in the 2A title game.
  • North Linn captured the 1A state title by defeating Newell-Fonda 67-51 in the championship game.
State of Play
  • The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union's state basketball tournament saw compelling performances from standout athletes, with readers of the Des Moines Register voting to determine the Iowa Ortho Athletes of the Week.
  • The boys basketball state tournament field was finalized with the completion of substate play in 3A and 4A.
What's Next

The winners of the Iowa Ortho Athletes of the Week will be announced at the end of the week, as the high school sports scene in Iowa continues to showcase remarkable talent and fierce competition.