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Photos: North Linn vs. Martensdale-St. Marys, Iowa Class 1A boys state basketball semifinals

Mar. 10, 2021 7:41 pm, Updated: Mar. 11, 2021 12:43 pm
No. 1 seed North Linn faced No. 4 Martensdale-St. Marys in the 1A semifinals at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines
North Linn's Dylan Kurt (22) makes a shot over Martensdale-St Marys' Jack Franey (1) during the second quarter of their Class 1A semifinal game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Gunner Vanourney (10) hops off the bench to high-five teammates coming off the court for halftime during their Class 1A semifinal game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Ben Wheatley (12) makes a basket as he's fouled by Martensdale-St Marys' Hogan Franey (5) during the first quarter of their Class 1A semifinal game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Dylan Kurt (22) works his way toward the hoop as Martensdale-St Marys' Troy Holt (11) puts on pressure during the first quarter of their Class 1A semifinal game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Tate Haughenbury (30) takes a shot past Martensdale-St Marys' Hogan Franey (5) during the first quarter of their Class 1A semifinal game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Austin Hilmer (24) shoots for three over Martensdale-St Marys' Carson Elbert (3) during the second quarter of their Class 1A semifinal game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn head coach Mike Hilmer yells to his players from the bench during the first quarter of their Class 1A semifinal game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Martensdale-St Marys' head coach Joe Franey hugs Jack Franey (1) as he comes out of the game to let bench players in on the last few seconds of their Class 1A semifinal game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Dylan Kurt (22, center) and Austin Hilmer (24, right) run off the court to celebrate with teammates after winning their Class 1A semifinal game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Martensdale-St Marys' Jack Franey (1) runs over to congratulate North Linn players after winning their Class 1A semifinal game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Austin Hilmer (24) leads his team off the court after winning their Class 1A semifinal game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Tate Haughenbury (30) jumps for the tip against Martensdale-St Marys' Jack Franey (1) to start their Class 1A semifinal game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Cade Haughenbury (20) takes a shot past Martensdale-St Marys' Trey Baker (25) during the first quarter of their Class 1A semifinal game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Dylan Kurt (22) works toward the hoop while guarded by Martensdale-St Marys' JT Archibald (23) during the second quarter of their Class 1A semifinal game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Cade Haughenbury (20) is fouled as he shoots a basket with Martensdale-St Marys' JT Archibald (23) and Troy Holt (11, left) trying to defend during the second quarter of their Class 1A semifinal game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Cade Haughenbury (20) is fouled as he shoots a basket with Martensdale-St Marys' JT Archibald (23) and Troy Holt (11, left) trying to defend during the second quarter of their Class 1A semifinal game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Tate Haughenbury (30) jumps for a shot during the second quarter of their Class 1A semifinal game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Ben Wheatley (12) shoots for three during the second quarter of their Class 1A semifinal game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Austin Hilmer (24) dives for a loose ball recovered by Martensdale-St Marys' Jack Franey (1) during the second quarter of their Class 1A semifinal game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Austin Hilmer (24) runs off the court after sinking a three-pointer at the buzzer ending the second quarter of their Class 1A semifinal game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Ben Wheatley (12) looks for room between Martensdale-St Marys' Jack Franey (1) and Hogan Franey (5) during the first quarter of their Class 1A semifinal game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Dylan Kurt (22) ends up on the floor after a shot by Martensdale-St Marys' Trey Baker (25) looks for a rebound during the first quarter of their Class 1A semifinal game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Tate Haughenbury (30) shoots over Martensdale-St Marys' Carson Elbert (3) during the first quarter of their Class 1A semifinal game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Cade Haughenbury (20) shoots over Martensdale-St Marys' Trey Baker (25) during the first quarter of their Class 1A semifinal game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Cade Haughenbury (20) looks to pass during the first quarter of their Class 1A semifinal game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn head coach Mike Hilmer talks to his team before the second quarter of their Class 1A semifinal game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Dylan Kurt (22) and Martensdale-St Marys' Trey Baker (25) look up for a rebound during the second quarter of their Class 1A semifinal game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Dylan Kurt (22) takes a shot while guarded by Martensdale-St Marys' Hogan Franey (5) and JT Archibald (23) during the second quarter of their Class 1A semifinal game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Dylan Kurt (22) looks up after a shot by a Martensdale-St Marys player alongside teammate Tate Haughenbury (30) during the second quarter of their Class 1A semifinal game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Dylan Kurt (22) and Martensdale-St Marys' Carson Elbert (3) struggle for a rebound during the second quarter of their Class 1A semifinal game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Austin Hilmer (24) looks for a play during the second quarter of their Class 1A semifinal game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn's Austin Hilmer (24) shoots a free-throw during the fourth quarter of their Class 1A semifinal game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn head coach Mike Hilmer talks to his players during at timeout during the fourth quarter of their Class 1A semifinal game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn head coach Mike Hilmer talks with an official during the fourth quarter of their Class 1A semifinal game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn head coach Mike Hilmer talks to an official during the fourth quarter of their Class 1A semifinal game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
North Linn players run off the court after winning their Class 1A semifinal game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Dubuque Senior faces Cedar Falls in their Class 4A quarterfinal game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)