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Photos: North Linn vs. Boyden-Hull, Iowa Class 2A boys state basketball championship final
Mar. 13, 2020 5:57 pm, Updated: Mar. 13, 2020 7:10 pm
North Linn falls to Boyden-Hull, 64-51, in their state final game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines
North Linn's Austin Miller (13) jumps to shoot between Boyden-Hull's Keyton Moser (55) and Tanner Te Slaa (15) during the fourth quarter of their Class 2A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 13, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Dylan Kurt (23) runs for a loose ball as Boyden-Hull's Andrew Frick (3) tries to get it away from him during the second quarter of their Class 2A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 13, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Dylan Kurt (23) breaks by Boyden-Hull's Marcus Kelderman (4) to shoot during the second quarter of their Class 2A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 13, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Dylan Kurt (23) breaks his way around Boyden-Hull's Marcus Kelderman (4) as Tanner Te Slaa (15) reaches to try and block him during the second quarter of their Class 2A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 13, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Kaleb Kurt (35) shoots for three over Boyden-Hull's Tanner Te Slaa (15) during the second quarter of their Class 2A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 13, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn head coach Mike Hilmer talks to his players after the first quarter of their Class 2A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 13, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn fans cheer for their team during the first quarter of their Class 2A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 13, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Austin Miller (13) and Boyden-Hull's Josh Heitritter (13) jump for the tip to start the first quarter of their Class 2A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 13, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Dylan Kurt (23) looks for an open teammate while covered by Boyden-Hull's Spencer Te Slaa (23) during the first quarter of their Class 2A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 13, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn head coach Mike Hilmer watches his team during the first quarter of their Class 2A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 13, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Dylan Kurt (23) looks to pass the ball during the second quarter of their Class 2A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 13, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Austin Miller (13) jumps to shoot over Boyden-Hull's Spencer Te Slaa (23) during the first quarter of their Class 2A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 13, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Boyden-Hull's Josh Heitritter (13) and North Linn's Austin Miller (13) jump for a rebound during the second quarter of their Class 2A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 13, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Austin Miller (13) jumps for a rebound along with Boyden-Hull's Spencer Te Slaa (23) during the first quarter of their Class 2A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 13, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Austin Hilmer (25) looks to pass while guarded by Boyden-Hull's Andrew Frick (3) during the first quarter of their Class 2A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 13, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Cade Haughenbury (31) reaches for a loose ball as Boyden-Hull's Tanner Te Slaa (15) turns to try and compete for it during the second quarter of their Class 2A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 13, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Cade Haughenbury (31) looks to pass during the second quarter of their Class 2A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 13, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Dylan Kurt (23) is introduced with the starting lineup before their Class 2A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 13, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn players huddle up together before their Class 2A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 13, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Austin Hilmer (25) works toward the hoop while guarded by Boyden-Hull's Andrew Frick (3) during the fourth quarter of their Class 2A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 13, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn head coach Mike Hilmer talks to his team during a timeout in the fourth quarter of their Class 2A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 13, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Austin Hilmer (25) breaks around Boyden-Hull's Andrew Frick (3) heading for the hoop during the fourth quarter of their Class 2A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 13, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Austin Miller (13) reaches to try and keep a ball in bounds as it slips by during the fourth quarter of their Class 2A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 13, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Austin Miller (13) guards Boyden-Hull's Keyton Moser (55) during the fourth quarter of their Class 2A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 13, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Austin Miller (13) goes down after taking a big fall to the court during the fourth quarter of their Class 2A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 13, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Austin Miller (13) jumps to shoot as Boyden-Hull's Marcus Kelderman (4) gets an arm up to try and block during the fourth quarter of their Class 2A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 13, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn head coach Mike Hilmer talks to his players during the fourth quarter of their Class 2A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 13, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn head coach Mike Hilmer embraces Austin Miller (13) as he comes out of the game during the fourth quarter of their Class 2A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 13, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Dylan Kurt (23) and North Linn's Jake Kurt (45) embrace as the clock expires and they lose their Class 2A state championship game to Boyden-Hull at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 13, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Austin Hilmer (25) embraces teammates Dylan Kurt (23) and Jake Kurt (45) after losing their Class 2A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 13, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Austin Miller (13) raises his team's state runner-up trophy over his head after losing their Class 2A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 13, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn players and coaches pose for a photo after their Class 2A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 13, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Kaleb Kurt (35) jumps to shoot over Boyden-Hull's Dayton Brunsting (24) during the first quarter of their Class 2A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 13, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn head coach Mike Hilmer talks to his players after the first quarter of their Class 2A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 13, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn head coach Mike Hilmer yells to his team during the second quarter of their Class 2A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 13, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Austin Hilmer (25) signals to teammates as he heads down the court during the second quarter of their Class 2A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 13, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn players watch the end of the 1A final before their Class 2A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 13, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn head coach Mike Hilmer and his team watch the end of Wapsie Valley's 1A final win before their Class 2A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 13, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn players wait to take the court before their Class 2A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 13, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
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