Last week, the Iowa High School Athletic Association boys state basketball tournament at Wells Fargo Arena crowned four state champions. North Linn secured the Class 1A title, while Western Christian, Davenport Assumption, and West Des Moines Valley emerged victorious in the 2A, 3A, and 4A championships, respectively. The Des Moines Register's Iowa Ortho Athlete of the Week candidates for March 4-10 include standout performers from the tournament, with readers set to determine the winners.

By the Numbers
  • North Linn won the Class 1A title with a thrilling 57-56 victory over Marquette Catholic
  • Western Christian clinched the 2A championship with a dominant 78-51 win over Hudson
  • Davenport Assumption emerged victorious in the 3A title game with an exciting 46-45 win over Waverly-Shell Rock
  • West Des Moines Valley repeated as 4A champion with a hard-fought 63-59 win over Cedar Rapids Kennedy
Yes, But

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State of Play
  • Readers are set to vote for the winner of the Des Moines Register's Iowa Ortho Athlete of the Week
  • The tournament saw exceptional performances from athletes across different schools and classes
Bottom Line

The Iowa High School Athletic Association boys state basketball tournament crowned four state champions, and standout performers from the event are vying for the title of Des Moines Register's Iowa Ortho Athlete of the Week.