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Photos: Mount Vernon defeats Dubuque Wahlert Catholic to win the 2025 IGHSAU 3A Girls’ State Basketball Championship
See photos as the Mustangs defeated the Golden Eagles to win their second title.

Mar. 7, 2025 10:20 pm, Updated: Mar. 8, 2025 12:49 am
Mount Vernon's Courtney Franck (22), Chloe Meester (20), and Sydney Huber (23) watch highlights from previous tournament games before a state tournament championship game between Mount Vernon and Dubuque Wahlert Catholic at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 7, 2025. Mount Vernon won 47-36 to clinch their second state title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Courtney Franck (22), Chloe Meester (20), Taylor Franck (11), and Sydney Huber (23) lead their teammates onto the court before a state tournament championship game between Mount Vernon and Dubuque Wahlert Catholic at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 7, 2025. Mount Vernon won 47-36 to clinch their second state title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon players sit on the bench as lineups are introduced before a state tournament championship game between Mount Vernon and Dubuque Wahlert Catholic at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 7, 2025. Mount Vernon won 47-36 to clinch their second state title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Wahlert's student section cheers during a state tournament championship game between Mount Vernon and Dubuque Wahlert Catholic at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 7, 2025. Mount Vernon won 47-36 to clinch their second state title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Sydney Huber (23) dribbles as Wahlert's Caroline Freed (5) defends during a state tournament championship game between Mount Vernon and Dubuque Wahlert Catholic at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 7, 2025. Mount Vernon won 47-36 to clinch their second state title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Sydney Huber (23) shoots the ball during a state tournament championship game between Mount Vernon and Dubuque Wahlert Catholic at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 7, 2025. Mount Vernon won 47-36 to clinch their second state title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Sydney Huber (23) shoots the ball during a state tournament championship game between Mount Vernon and Dubuque Wahlert Catholic at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 7, 2025. Mount Vernon won 47-36 to clinch their second state title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Sydney Huber (23) shoots the ball during a state tournament championship game between Mount Vernon and Dubuque Wahlert Catholic at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 7, 2025. Mount Vernon won 47-36 to clinch their second state title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Sydney Huber (23) passes the ball during a state tournament championship game between Mount Vernon and Dubuque Wahlert Catholic at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 7, 2025. Mount Vernon won 47-36 to clinch their second state title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Courtney Franck (22) shoots the ball during a state tournament championship game between Mount Vernon and Dubuque Wahlert Catholic at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 7, 2025. Mount Vernon won 47-36 to clinch their second state title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Taylor Franck (11) shoots the ball during a state tournament championship game between Mount Vernon and Dubuque Wahlert Catholic at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 7, 2025. Mount Vernon won 47-36 to clinch their second state title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Courtney Franck (22) shoots the ball during a state tournament championship game between Mount Vernon and Dubuque Wahlert Catholic at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 7, 2025. Mount Vernon won 47-36 to clinch their second state title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Savanna Wright (10) defends Wahlert's Claire King (1) during a state tournament championship game between Mount Vernon and Dubuque Wahlert Catholic at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 7, 2025. Mount Vernon won 47-36 to clinch their second state title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Taylor Franck (11) shoots the ball as Wahlert's Lucy Lueken (2) defends during a state tournament championship game between Mount Vernon and Dubuque Wahlert Catholic at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 7, 2025. Mount Vernon won 47-36 to clinch their second state title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Taylor Franck (11) fights for a rebound during a state tournament championship game between Mount Vernon and Dubuque Wahlert Catholic at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 7, 2025. Mount Vernon won 47-36 to clinch their second state title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Taylor Franck (11) shoots the ball during a state tournament championship game between Mount Vernon and Dubuque Wahlert Catholic at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 7, 2025. Mount Vernon won 47-36 to clinch their second state title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Sydney Huber (23) shoots the ball during a state tournament championship game between Mount Vernon and Dubuque Wahlert Catholic at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 7, 2025. Mount Vernon won 47-36 to clinch their second state title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Sydney Huber (23) drives to the basket as Wahlert's Olivia Donovan (3) defends during a state tournament championship game between Mount Vernon and Dubuque Wahlert Catholic at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 7, 2025. Mount Vernon won 47-36 to clinch their second state title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Courtney Franck (22) brings the ball up the court during a state tournament championship game between Mount Vernon and Dubuque Wahlert Catholic at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 7, 2025. Mount Vernon won 47-36 to clinch their second state title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Wahlert's Ruth Tauber (30) dribbles as Mount Vernon's Taylor Franck (11) defends during a state tournament championship game between Mount Vernon and Dubuque Wahlert Catholic at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 7, 2025. Mount Vernon won 47-36 to clinch their second state title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Chloe Meester (20) blocks a shot by Wahlert's Caroline Freed (5) during a state tournament championship game between Mount Vernon and Dubuque Wahlert Catholic at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 7, 2025. Mount Vernon won 47-36 to clinch their second state title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Courtney Franck (22) defends Wahlert's Claire King (1) during a state tournament championship game between Mount Vernon and Dubuque Wahlert Catholic at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 7, 2025. Mount Vernon won 47-36 to clinch their second state title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Sydney Huber (23) shoots the ball during a state tournament championship game between Mount Vernon and Dubuque Wahlert Catholic at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 7, 2025. Mount Vernon won 47-36 to clinch their second state title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Courtney Franck (22), Mount Vernon's Chloe Meester (20), and Mount Vernon's Sydney Huber (23) celebrate during a state tournament championship game between Mount Vernon and Dubuque Wahlert Catholic at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 7, 2025. Mount Vernon won 47-36 to clinch their second state title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Chloe Meester (20) shoots the ball during a state tournament championship game between Mount Vernon and Dubuque Wahlert Catholic at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 7, 2025. Mount Vernon won 47-36 to clinch their second state title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Savanna Wright (10) shoots the ball during a state tournament championship game between Mount Vernon and Dubuque Wahlert Catholic at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 7, 2025. Mount Vernon won 47-36 to clinch their second state title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Sydney Huber (23) shoots the ball during a state tournament championship game between Mount Vernon and Dubuque Wahlert Catholic at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 7, 2025. Mount Vernon won 47-36 to clinch their second state title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Courtney Franck (22) fights for possession during a state tournament championship game between Mount Vernon and Dubuque Wahlert Catholic at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 7, 2025. Mount Vernon won 47-36 to clinch their second state title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Sydney Huber (23) high fives Mount Vernon's Courtney Franck (22) during a state tournament championship game between Mount Vernon and Dubuque Wahlert Catholic at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 7, 2025. Mount Vernon won 47-36 to clinch their second state title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Sydney Huber (23) shoots the ball during a state tournament championship game between Mount Vernon and Dubuque Wahlert Catholic at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 7, 2025. Mount Vernon won 47-36 to clinch their second state title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
From left: Mount Vernon's Savanna Wright (10), Mount Vernon's Courtney Franck (22), and Mount Vernon's Sydney Huber (23) celebrate following a state tournament championship game between Mount Vernon and Dubuque Wahlert Catholic at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 7, 2025. Mount Vernon won 47-36 to clinch their second state title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Savanna Wright (10) hugs Mount Vernon's Courtney Franck (22) following a state tournament championship game between Mount Vernon and Dubuque Wahlert Catholic at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 7, 2025. Mount Vernon won 47-36 to clinch their second state title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Savanna Wright (10) and Mount Vernon's Taylor Franck (11) look on as Mount Vernon's Courtney Franck (22) raises the State Champion trophy following a state tournament championship game between Mount Vernon and Dubuque Wahlert Catholic at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 7, 2025. Mount Vernon won 47-36 to clinch their second state title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mount Vernon's Courtney Franck (22) carries the State Champion Trophy to Mount Vernon's student section following a state tournament championship game between Mount Vernon and Dubuque Wahlert Catholic at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 7, 2025. Mount Vernon won 47-36 to clinch their second state title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
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