The North Linn Lynx defeated the Easton Valley River Hawks for coach Mike Hilmer’s 500th career win at North Linn High School in Troy Mills on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023.

North Linn Lynx forward Drew Ries (32) dives over Easton Valley River Hawks Bryar Haring (2) to get control of the loose ball in the third quarter at North Linn High School in Troy Mills, Iowa on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

North Linn Lynx head coach Mike Hilmer is recognized for getting his 500th career win after North Linn defeated Easton Valley at North Linn High School in Troy Mills, Iowa on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

North Linn Lynx forward Ty Pflughaupt (22) drives the ball down the court with pressure from Easton Valley River Hawks Justin Weispfenning (13) and Easton Valley River Hawks Aiden Eickert (24) in the second quarter at North Linn High School in Troy Mills, Iowa on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

North Linn Lynx guard Hayden Schmidt (24) shoots a three-pointer in the first quarter against Easton Valley at North Linn High School in Troy Mills, Iowa on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

North Linn Lynx guard Mason Bechen (20) shoots the ball in the second quarter against Easton Valley at North Linn High School in Troy Mills, Iowa on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

North Linn Lynx head coach Mike Hilmer cheers on his players after scoring over Easton Valley in the first quarter at North Linn High School in Troy Mills, Iowa on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

North Linn Lynx forward Drew Ries (32) tries to block Easton Valley River Hawks Bryar Haring (2) as he passes the ball off in the second quarter at North Linn High School in Troy Mills, Iowa on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

North Linn Lynx guard Mason Bechen (20) shoots the ball with pressure from Easton Valley River Hawks Aiden Eickert (24) in the first quarter at North Linn High School in Troy Mills, Iowa on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

North Linn Lynx forward Drew Ries (32) fakes a pass and throws ball the other direction in the third quarter against Easton Valley at North Linn High School in Troy Mills, Iowa on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

North Linn Lynx guard Cael Benesh (12) shoots a three-pointer with pressure from Easton Valley River Hawks Nolan Sandholdt (3) in the first quarter at North Linn High School in Troy Mills, Iowa on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

North Linn Lynx guard Hayden Schmidt (24) reaches up for the ball against Easton Valley River Hawks Bryar Haring (2) in the third quarter at North Linn High School in Troy Mills, Iowa on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

North Linn Lynx forward Drew Ries (32) shoots the ball with pressure from Easton Valley River Hawks Justin Weispfenning (13) in the first quarter at North Linn High School in Troy Mills, Iowa on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

North Linn Lynx guard Breckyn Betenbender (14) jumps up and shoots the ball with pressure from Easton Valley River Hawks Keagan Lee (5) in the second quarter at North Linn High School in Troy Mills, Iowa on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

North Linn Lynx guard Hayden Schmidt (24) guards Easton Valley River Hawks Bryar Haring (2) as he dribbles the ball in the first quarter at North Linn High School in Troy Mills, Iowa on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Easton Valley River Hawks Nolan Sandholdt (3) jumps up to block North Linn Lynx forward Ty Pflughaupt (22) as he shoots the ball and scores for the Lynx in the third quarter at North Linn High School in Troy Mills, Iowa on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

North Linn Lynx forward Ty Pflughaupt (22) and North Linn Lynx forward Drew Ries (32) block Easton Valley River Hawks Bryar Haring (2) as he looks to pass the ball in the second quarter at North Linn High School in Troy Mills, Iowa on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

North Linn Lynx head coach Mike Hilmer gives North Linn Lynx guard Mason Bechen (20) a low-five as he takes the court before the game against Easton Valley at North Linn High School in Troy Mills, Iowa on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. The Lynx defeated the River Eagles for Coach Hilmer’s 500th career win. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Easton Valley River Hawks Jeremy Weispfenning (10) reaches up to block North Linn Lynx forward Drew Ries (32) as he shoots the ball and scores for the Lynx in the first quarter at North Linn High School in Troy Mills, Iowa on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

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