Photos: Iowa City Liberty vs. Johnston IGHSAU Girls’ Basketball State Tournament Quarterfinal - (3/3/25)

See photos as the Lightning took on the Dragons on day 1 of the state tournament.

Mar. 3, 2025 11:25 am

Iowa City Liberty's head coach Jaime Brandt fist bumps Natalie Ramsey (25) as lineups are introduced before an IGHSAU state basketball tournament quarterfinal game between Iowa City Liberty and the Johnston at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Monday, March 3, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Johnston's Jenica Lewis (10) looks on during an IGHSAU state basketball tournament quarterfinal game between Iowa City Liberty and the Johnston at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Monday, March 3, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa City Liberty's Ava Casey (1) dribbles during an IGHSAU state basketball tournament quarterfinal game between Iowa City Liberty and the Johnston at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Monday, March 3, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa City Liberty's Natalie Ramsey (25) shoots during an IGHSAU state basketball tournament quarterfinal game between Iowa City Liberty and the Johnston at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Monday, March 3, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa City Liberty's Madeline Casey (30) shoots during an IGHSAU state basketball tournament quarterfinal game between Iowa City Liberty and the Johnston at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Monday, March 3, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa City Liberty's Kennedy Goodheart (11) shoots during an IGHSAU state basketball tournament quarterfinal game between Iowa City Liberty and the Johnston at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Monday, March 3, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa City Liberty's Natalie Ramsey (25) shoots as Johnston's Jenica Lewis (10) defends during an IGHSAU state basketball tournament quarterfinal game between Iowa City Liberty and the Johnston at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Monday, March 3, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa City Liberty's Madilyn Meyer (24) looks to pass during an IGHSAU state basketball tournament quarterfinal game between Iowa City Liberty and the Johnston at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Monday, March 3, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa City Liberty's Madilyn Meyer (24) defends during an IGHSAU state basketball tournament quarterfinal game between Iowa City Liberty and the Johnston at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Monday, March 3, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa City Liberty's Natalie Ramsey (25) dribbles during an IGHSAU state basketball tournament quarterfinal game between Iowa City Liberty and the Johnston at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Monday, March 3, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa City Liberty's Madeline Casey (30) drives to the basket during an IGHSAU state basketball tournament quarterfinal game between Iowa City Liberty and the Johnston at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Monday, March 3, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Johnston's Amani Jenkins (42) lays the ball in during an IGHSAU state basketball tournament quarterfinal game between Iowa City Liberty and the Johnston at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Monday, March 3, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa City Liberty's Madeline Casey (30) high fives Ava Casey (1) during an IGHSAU state basketball tournament quarterfinal game between Iowa City Liberty and the Johnston at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Monday, March 3, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Iowa City Liberty's head coach Jaime Brandt gives instructions during an IGHSAU state basketball tournament quarterfinal game between Iowa City Liberty and the Johnston at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Monday, March 3, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Johnston's Jenica Lewis (10) passes the ball during an IGHSAU state basketball tournament quarterfinal game between Iowa City Liberty and the Johnston at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Monday, March 3, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Johnston's Ari Phillip (14) shoots during an IGHSAU state basketball tournament quarterfinal game between Iowa City Liberty and the Johnston at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Monday, March 3, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Johnston's Jenica Lewis (10) dribbles during an IGHSAU state basketball tournament quarterfinal game between Iowa City Liberty and the Johnston at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Monday, March 3, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Johnston's Sidny Pohlman (4) shoots during an IGHSAU state basketball tournament quarterfinal game between Iowa City Liberty and the Johnston at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Monday, March 3, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

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