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Photos: Cedar Rapids Kennedy vs. Johnston, Class 4A Iowa high school boys’ basketball substate finals

Mar. 2, 2021 7:58 pm, Updated: Mar. 2, 2021 9:34 pm
The Kennedy Cougars and Johnston Dragons faced off for the 4A final at Marshalltown High School Tuesday night.
Cedar Rapids Kennedy's Cole Hrubes (20) shoots over Johnston's Max Roquet (44) during the fourth quarter of their Class 4A substate final at Marshalltown High School in Marshalltown on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Cedar Rapids Kennedy's Jack Schissel (22) takes a shot as Johnston's Max Roquet (44) tries to block him during the first quarter of their Class 4A substate final at Marshalltown High School in Marshalltown on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Cedar Rapids Kennedy's Avante Ballinger (13) looks to pass while guarded by Johnston's Carter Borwick (22) during the first quarter of their Class 4A substate final at Marshalltown High School in Marshalltown on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Cedar Rapids Kennedy's Avante Ballinger (13) shoots a three-pointer during the first quarter of their Class 4A substate final at Marshalltown High School in Marshalltown on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Cedar Rapids Kennedy's Colby Dolphin (3) watches his shot during the first quarter of their Class 4A substate final at Marshalltown High School in Marshalltown on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Johnston's Trey Lewis (3) reaches for a rebound during the first quarter of their Class 4A substate final at Marshalltown High School in Marshalltown on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Cedar Rapids Kennedy's Kenzie Reed (25) shoots as Johnston's Max Roquet (44) reaches to block his shot during the first quarter of their Class 4A substate final at Marshalltown High School in Marshalltown on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Cedar Rapids Kennedy's Caleb Schlaak (23) and Avante Ballinger (13) try to steal the ball away from Johnston's Mason Ryan (14) during the first quarter of their Class 4A substate final at Marshalltown High School in Marshalltown on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Cedar Rapids Kennedy's Caleb Schlaak (23) takes a shot as Johnston's Max Roquet (44) tries to block him during the first quarter of their Class 4A substate final at Marshalltown High School in Marshalltown on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Cedar Rapids Kennedy's Jack Schissel (22) defends as Johnston's Reid Grant (10) shoots during the first quarter of their Class 4A substate final at Marshalltown High School in Marshalltown on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Cedar Rapids Kennedy head coach Jon McKowen talks to his players before the second quarter of their Class 4A substate final at Marshalltown High School in Marshalltown on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Cedar Rapids Kennedy's Avante Ballinger (13) shoots a three-pointer during the second quarter of their Class 4A substate final at Marshalltown High School in Marshalltown on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Cedar Rapids Kennedy's Caleb Schlaak (23), Jack Schissel (22) and Johnston's Mason Ryan (14) compete for a rebound during the second quarter of their Class 4A substate final at Marshalltown High School in Marshalltown on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Cedar Rapids Kennedy's Cole Hrubes (20) shoots for three as Johnston's Reid Grant (10) jumps to try and defend during the fourth quarter of their Class 4A substate final at Marshalltown High School in Marshalltown on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Cedar Rapids Kennedy's Avante Ballinger (13) looks to shoot during the fourth quarter of their Class 4A substate final at Marshalltown High School in Marshalltown on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Cedar Rapids Kennedy's Caleb Schlaak (23) and Johnston's Carter Borwick (22) jump to compete for a rebound during the fourth quarter of their Class 4A substate final at Marshalltown High School in Marshalltown on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Cedar Rapids Kennedy's Avante Ballinger (13) reacts as his team trails late in the fourth quarter of their Class 4A substate final at Marshalltown High School in Marshalltown on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Cedar Rapids Kennedy's Kenzie Reed (25) works around Johnston's Trey Lewis (3) looking for a shot during the fourth quarter of their Class 4A substate final at Marshalltown High School in Marshalltown on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Cedar Rapids Kennedy head coach Jon McKowen watches his players during overtime in their Class 4A substate final at Marshalltown High School in Marshalltown on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Cedar Rapids Kennedy students react to a decision by officials during overtime in their Class 4A substate final at Marshalltown High School in Marshalltown on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Johnston students react to a dunk by Johnston's Max Roquet (44) during overtime in their Class 4A substate final at Marshalltown High School in Marshalltown on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Cedar Rapids Kennedy head coach Jon McKowen brings in his team during a timeout in overtime in their Class 4A substate final at Marshalltown High School in Marshalltown on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Cedar Rapids Kennedy's Caleb Schlaak (23) jumps to try and block Johnston's Trey Lewis (3) from passing him causing a foul as his leg contacts Lewis during overtime in their Class 4A substate final at Marshalltown High School in Marshalltown on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Cedar Rapids Kennedy's Jackson Bowman (24) puts up a shot during overtime in their Class 4A substate final at Marshalltown High School in Marshalltown on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Cedar Rapids Kennedy's Kenzie Reed (25) gets a shot in the air with 0.1 seconds on the clock during overtime in their Class 4A substate final at Marshalltown High School in Marshalltown on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. The shot missed ending the game with the Cougars losing 65-63. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Cedar Rapids Kennedy's Cole Hrubes (20) reacts to his team losing their Class 4A substate final in overtime at Marshalltown High School in Marshalltown on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Johnston players celebrate with their state qualifier banner after winning their Class 4A substate final in overtime at Marshalltown High School in Marshalltown on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
The Roundhouse is seen before the Class 4A substate final between Cedar Rapids Kennedy and Johnston in Marshalltown on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Players warm up before their Class 4A substate final at Marshalltown High School in Marshalltown on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Cedar Rapids Kennedy players stand for the national anthem before their Class 4A substate final at Marshalltown High School in Marshalltown on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Cedar Rapids Kennedy head coach Jon McKowen huddles up with his team before their Class 4A substate final at Marshalltown High School in Marshalltown on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Cedar Rapids Kennedy students cheer for their team before the start of their Class 4A substate final at Marshalltown High School in Marshalltown on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Cedar Rapids Kennedy's Caleb Schlaak (23) and Johnston's Max Roquet (44) jump for the tipoff to start the first quarter of their Class 4A substate final at Marshalltown High School in Marshalltown on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Johnston head coach Brian Frick watches his team during the first quarter of their Class 4A substate final at Marshalltown High School in Marshalltown on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Cedar Rapids Kennedy's Kenzie Reed (25) takes the ball down the court during the first quarter of their Class 4A substate final at Marshalltown High School in Marshalltown on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Cedar Rapids Kennedy's Kenzie Reed (25) goes up to shoot as Johnston's Max Roquet (44) and Johnston's Trey Lewis (3) reach for the ball during the first quarter of their Class 4A substate final at Marshalltown High School in Marshalltown on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Cedar Rapids Kennedy cheerleaders cheer for their team during a timeout in the fourth quarter of their Class 4A substate final at Marshalltown High School in Marshalltown on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Cedar Rapids Kennedy's Kenzie Reed (25) hits a free throw with 24 seconds left in the fourth quarter of their Class 4A substate final at Marshalltown High School in Marshalltown on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Cedar Rapids Kennedy's Kenzie Reed (25) celebrates as their Class 4A substate final goes into overtime at Marshalltown High School in Marshalltown on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Cedar Rapids Kennedy's Caleb Schlaak (23) comes down from an attempted shot broken up by Johnston's Trey Lewis (3, right) as Jacob Runyan (2) changes direction to rush for the ball during overtime in their Class 4A substate final at Marshalltown High School in Marshalltown on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)