Photos: Springville vs. North Linn, Iowa high school boys' basketball

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Jan. 8, 2021 9:04 pm, Updated: Jan. 8, 2021 9:48 pm

Lynx win the battle of the Tri-Rivers undefeateds 53-46 over Orioles

North Linn's Austin Hilmer (24) reacts after hitting a trey during the third quarter of their Tri-Rivers Conference boys basketball game against the Springville Orioles at North Linn High School in Troy Mills, Iowa, on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Springville's Rhenden Wagaman (2) goes to the hoop during the first quarter of their Tri-Rivers Conference boys basketball game against the North Linn Lynx at North Linn High School in Troy Mills, Iowa, on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Springville's Luke Menster (20) moves the ball up court with North Linn's Cade Haughenbury (20) and North Linn's Austin Hilmer (24) in pursuit during the first quarter of their Tri-Rivers Conference boys basketball game at North Linn High School in Troy Mills, Iowa, on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Springville's Luke Menster (20) gets on defense after making a basket during the first quarter of their Tri-Rivers Conference boys basketball game against the North Linn Lynx at North Linn High School in Troy Mills, Iowa, on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

North Linn's Tate Haughenbury (30) attempts a cutback against Springville's Tommy Hagensick (32) during the first quarter of their Tri-Rivers Conference boys basketball game at North Linn High School in Troy Mills, Iowa, on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

North Linn's Gunner Vanourney (10) takes a shot over Springville's Bryce Wilson (13) during the second quarter of their Tri-Rivers Conference boys basketball game at North Linn High School in Troy Mills, Iowa, on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Springville's Grant Gloeckner (24) passes away from the pressure of North Linn's Austin Hilmer (24) during the second quarter of their Tri-Rivers Conference boys basketball game at North Linn High School in Troy Mills, Iowa, on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Springville's Luke Menster (left) dives for a loose ball against North Linn's Austin Hilmer (24) during the second quarter of their Tri-Rivers Conference boys basketball game at North Linn High School in Troy Mills, Iowa, on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

North Linn's Austin Hilmer (24) reacts. After drawing a Springville Orioles foul during the second quarter of their Tri-Rivers Conference boys basketball game at North Linn High School in Troy Mills, Iowa, on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

North Linn's Austin Hilmer (24) goes to the hoop against Springville's Luke Menster (20) during the second quarter of their Tri-Rivers Conference boys basketball game at North Linn High School in Troy Mills, Iowa, on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

North Linn's Cade Haughenbury (20) looks to pass away from Springville's Luke Menster (20) during the third quarter of their Tri-Rivers Conference boys basketball game at North Linn High School in Troy Mills, Iowa, on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

North Linn's Cade Haughenbury (20) comes down with a rebound during the third quarter of their Tri-Rivers Conference boys basketball game against the Springville Orioles at North Linn High School in Troy Mills, Iowa, on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Springville's Alex Koppes (1) congratulates Springville's Rhenden Wagaman (2) after Wagaman drew a North Linn Lynx foul during the third quarter of their Tri-Rivers Conference boys basketball game at North Linn High School in Troy Mills, Iowa, on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

North Linn's Kaleb Kurt (34) reacts. After the Lynx got possession of the ball during the third quarter of their Tri-Rivers Conference boys basketball game against the Springville Orioles at North Linn High School in Troy Mills, Iowa, on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

North Linn's Austin Hilmer (24) shoots a trey during the third quarter of their Tri-Rivers Conference boys basketball game against the Springville Orioles at North Linn High School in Troy Mills, Iowa, on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

North Linn's Austin Hilmer (24) puts some English on the ball after shooting a trey during the third quarter of their Tri-Rivers Conference boys basketball game against the Springville Orioles at North Linn High School in Troy Mills, Iowa, on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

North Linn's Tate Haughenbury (left) pressures Springville's Bryce Wilson (13) during the third quarter of their Tri-Rivers Conference boys basketball game at North Linn High School in Troy Mills, Iowa, on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

North Linn Lynx head coach Mike Hilmer talks to his players during the third quarter of their Tri-Rivers Conference boys basketball game against the Springville Orioles at North Linn High School in Troy Mills, Iowa, on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

North Linn's Tate Haughenbury (30) fouls Springville's Alex Koppes (1) as he puts up a shot during the third quarter of their Tri-Rivers Conference boys basketball game at North Linn High School in Troy Mills, Iowa, on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Springville's Alex Koppes (1) is congratulated after drawing a foul against North Linn's Tate Haughenbury (30) during the third quarter of their Tri-Rivers Conference boys basketball game at North Linn High School in Troy Mills, Iowa, on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

North Linn's Tate Haughenbury (left) goes up for a shot as he is fouled by Springville's Bryce Wilson (13) during the fourth quarter of their Tri-Rivers Conference boys basketball game at North Linn High School in Troy Mills, Iowa, on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. North Linn won 53-46. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

North Linn's Austin Hilmer (24) congratulates Tate Haughenbury (left) after he drew a foul against Springville's Bryce Wilson (not pictured) during the fourth quarter of their Tri-Rivers Conference boys basketball game at North Linn High School in Troy Mills, Iowa, on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. North Linn won 53-46. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Springville's Luke Menster (20) passes away from North Linn's Gunner Vanourney (10) during the fourth quarter of their Tri-Rivers Conference boys basketball game at North Linn High School in Troy Mills, Iowa, on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. North Linn won 53-46. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

North Linn Lynx fans celebrate as North Linn's Cade Haughenbury (not pictured) goes to the free throw line during the fourth quarter of their Tri-Rivers Conference boys basketball game against the Springville Orioles at North Linn High School in Troy Mills, Iowa, on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. North Linn won 53-46. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Springville Orioles head coach Nick Merritt argues a call against the Orioles during the fourth quarter of their Tri-Rivers Conference boys basketball game against the North Linn Lynx at North Linn High School in Troy Mills, Iowa, on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. North Linn won 53-46. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

North Linn's Ben Wheatley (12) shoots a trey during the fourth quarter of their Tri-Rivers Conference boys basketball game against the Springville Orioles at North Linn High School in Troy Mills, Iowa, on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. North Linn won 53-46. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

North Linn's Kaleb Kurt (34) pushes Springville's Alex Koppes (1) away from the ball during the fourth quarter of their Tri-Rivers Conference boys basketball game at North Linn High School in Troy Mills, Iowa, on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. North Linn won 53-46. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

North Linn's Austin Hilmer (24) celebrates a trey during the fourth quarter of their Tri-Rivers Conference boys basketball game against the Springville Orioles at North Linn High School in Troy Mills, Iowa, on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. North Linn won 53-46. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

North Linn's Austin Hilmer (24) greets Springville's Tommy Hagensick (32) after their Tri-Rivers Conference boys basketball game at North Linn High School in Troy Mills, Iowa, on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. North Linn won 53-46. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)