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Photos: Mount Vernon vs. Estherville Lincoln Central IGHSAU Girls’ Basketball State Tournament Semifinal - (3/6/25)

Nick RohlmanNick Rohlman

Mar. 6, 2025 3:46 pm

Mount Vernon's Courtney Franck (22) dribbles during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Courtney Franck (22) dribbles during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Courtney Franck (22) dribbles during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Courtney Franck (22) dribbles during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Chloe Meester (20) collects a rebound during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Chloe Meester (20) collects a rebound during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Estherville Lincoln Central's head coach Don Martindale looks on during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Estherville Lincoln Central's head coach Don Martindale looks on during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Taylor Franck (11) shoots the ball during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Taylor Franck (11) shoots the ball during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Savanna Wright (10) shoots the ball as Estherville Lincoln Central's Haylee Stokes (23) defends during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Savanna Wright (10) shoots the ball as Estherville Lincoln Central's Haylee Stokes (23) defends during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Chloe Meester (20) fights for a rebound during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Chloe Meester (20) fights for a rebound during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Estherville Lincoln Central's Haylee Stokes (23) looks on during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Estherville Lincoln Central's Haylee Stokes (23) looks on during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Taylor Franck (11) shoots the ball during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Taylor Franck (11) shoots the ball during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Sydney Huber (23) brings the ball up the court during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Sydney Huber (23) brings the ball up the court during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's head coach Nate Sanderson draws up a play during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's head coach Nate Sanderson draws up a play during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Courtney Franck (22) dribbles during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Courtney Franck (22) dribbles during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Chloe Meester (20) shoots the ball during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Chloe Meester (20) shoots the ball during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Chloe Meester (20) fights with Estherville Lincoln Central's Julissa Smith (33) for the ball during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Chloe Meester (20) fights with Estherville Lincoln Central's Julissa Smith (33) for the ball during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Courtney Franck (22) dribbles during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Courtney Franck (22) dribbles during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Taylor Franck (11) shoots the ball during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Taylor Franck (11) shoots the ball during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Courtney Franck (22) shoots the ball during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Courtney Franck (22) shoots the ball during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Taylor Franck (11) fights for the ball during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Taylor Franck (11) fights for the ball during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Courtney Franck (22) looks on during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Courtney Franck (22) looks on during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Courtney Franck (22) shoots the ball during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Courtney Franck (22) shoots the ball during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Courtney Franck (22) reacts during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Courtney Franck (22) reacts during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Courtney Franck (22) crashes into tables after diving to save the ball during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Courtney Franck (22) crashes into tables after diving to save the ball during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Taylor Franck (11) shoots the ball during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Taylor Franck (11) shoots the ball during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Taylor Franck (11) watches her shot during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Taylor Franck (11) watches her shot during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
ELC cheerleaders and mascot “Max the Midget” look on during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
ELC cheerleaders and mascot “Max the Midget” look on during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Courtney Franck (22) collects a pass during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Courtney Franck (22) collects a pass during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Sydney Huber (23) shoots the ball during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Sydney Huber (23) shoots the ball during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Courtney Franck (22) dribbles during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Courtney Franck (22) dribbles during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Estherville Lincoln Central's Rylee Yager (20) dives for a loose ball during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Estherville Lincoln Central's Rylee Yager (20) dives for a loose ball during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Savanna Wright (10) shoots the ball during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Savanna Wright (10) shoots the ball during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Courtney Franck (22) and Estherville Lincoln Central's Cara Schiltz (3) dive for the ball during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Courtney Franck (22) and Estherville Lincoln Central's Cara Schiltz (3) dive for the ball during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Sydney Huber (23) shoots the ball during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Sydney Huber (23) shoots the ball during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Taylor Franck (11) shoots the ball as Estherville Lincoln Central's Julissa Smith (33) defends during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Taylor Franck (11) shoots the ball as Estherville Lincoln Central's Julissa Smith (33) defends during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Taylor Franck (11) shoots the ball as Estherville Lincoln Central's Julissa Smith (33) defends during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Taylor Franck (11) shoots the ball as Estherville Lincoln Central's Julissa Smith (33) defends during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Savanna Wright (10) talks with Courtney Franck (22) during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Savanna Wright (10) talks with Courtney Franck (22) during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Estherville Lincoln Central's Haylee Stokes (23) takes a three point shot as the clock ticks down during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Estherville Lincoln Central's Haylee Stokes (23) takes a three point shot as the clock ticks down during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon players huddle on the court with one second remaining during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon players huddle on the court with one second remaining during a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Eryn Jackson (5) clelbrates with teammates after a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Eryn Jackson (5) clelbrates with teammates after a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Rylee Rasmussen (24) hugs Chloe Meester (20) after a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Rylee Rasmussen (24) hugs Chloe Meester (20) after a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Chloe Meester (20) hugs Courtney Franck (22) after a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Chloe Meester (20) hugs Courtney Franck (22) after a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Chloe Meester (20), Sydney Huber (23), and Taylor Franck (11) celebrate with teammates after a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Chloe Meester (20), Sydney Huber (23), and Taylor Franck (11) celebrate with teammates after a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Courtney Franck (22), Taylor Franck (11), and Sydney Huber (23) celebrate after a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Courtney Franck (22), Taylor Franck (11), and Sydney Huber (23) celebrate after a state tournament semifinal between Mount Vernon and the Estherville Lincoln Central at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

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