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Photos: West Branch vs. Iowa City Regina, Class 2A Iowa high school girls' basketball regional final
Feb. 24, 2021 9:19 pm
The Bears advance to the state tournament with 62-39 win over the Regals.
West Branch Bears platers gather with the state qualifier banner as they celebrate their class 2A regional final win over the Iowa City Regina Regals at Williamsburg High School in Williamsburg, Iowa, on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. West Branch won 62-39. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
West Branch's Sasha Koenig (center) celebrates the Bears' win over the Iowa City Regina Regals with West Branch's Delanie Luneckas (left) and West Branch's Rylan Druecker (right) during the fourth quarter of their class 2A regional final game at Williamsburg High School in Williamsburg, Iowa, on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. West Branch won 62-39. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa City Regina's Annie Gahan (12) puts up a shot during the second quarter of their class 2A regional final game against the West Branch Bears at Williamsburg High School in Williamsburg, Iowa, on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
West Branch's Sasha Koenig (2) fires a shot during the first quarter of their class 2A regional final game against the Iowa City Regina Regals at Williamsburg High School in Williamsburg, Iowa, on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
West Branch's Taya Young (24) goes to hug her mother Kathy Young after the Bears' class 2A regional final win over the Iowa City Regina Regals at Williamsburg High School in Williamsburg, Iowa, on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. West Branch won 62-39. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
West Branch's Sasha Koenig (2) waves the state qualifier banner in the student section as they celebrate their class 2A regional final win over the Iowa City Regina Regals at Williamsburg High School in Williamsburg, Iowa, on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. West Branch won 62-39. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa City Regina's Hope Simpson (33) puts up a shot next to West Branch's Lexie Peak (1) during the second quarter of their class 2A regional final game at Williamsburg High School in Williamsburg, Iowa, on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
West Branch Bears head coach Jarod Tylee pumps his fists as he celebrates the Bears' class 2A regional final win over the Iowa City Regina Regals at Williamsburg High School in Williamsburg, Iowa, on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. West Branch won 62-39. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa City Regina's Lily Simpson (32) goes to the hoop during the first quarter of their class 2A regional final game against the West Branch Bears at Williamsburg High School in Williamsburg, Iowa, on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
West Branch Bears head coach Jarod Tylee talks to players during the first quarter of their class 2A regional final game against the Iowa City Regina Regals at Williamsburg High School in Williamsburg, Iowa, on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Regina Regals head coach Mary Halvorson gives instructions to players during the first quarter of their class 2A regional final game against the West Branch Bears at Williamsburg High School in Williamsburg, Iowa, on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
West Branch's Delanie Luneckas (3) paste away from Iowa City Regina's Lily Simpson (32) during the first quarter of their class 2A regional final game at Williamsburg High School in Williamsburg, Iowa, on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa City Regina's Hope Simpson (left) fights for a rebound with West Branch's Taya Young (24) during the first quarter of their class 2A regional final game at Williamsburg High School in Williamsburg, Iowa, on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
West Branch's Sasha Koenig (left) tries to steal the. Ball from Iowa City Regina's Grace Gaarde (5) during the first quarter of their class 2A regional final game at Williamsburg High School in Williamsburg, Iowa, on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
West Branch's Madison Hovancik (4) looks to pass to West Branch's Sasha Koenig (2) away from the pressure of Iowa City Regina's Lily Simpson (32) during the second quarter of their class 2A regional final game at Williamsburg High School in Williamsburg, Iowa, on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa City Regina's Hope Simpson (33) reaches for a rebound in a sea of arms during the second quarter of their class 2A regional final game against the West Branch Bears at Williamsburg High School in Williamsburg, Iowa, on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa City Regina's Grace Gaarde (right) slaps hands with Iowa City Regina's Hope Simpson (33) after sinking a basket during the second quarter of their class 2A regional final game against the West Branch Bears at Williamsburg High School in Williamsburg, Iowa, on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
West Branch's Delanie Luneckas (3) puts up a shot next to Iowa City Regina's Hope Simpson (33) during the third quarter of their class 2A regional final game at Williamsburg High School in Williamsburg, Iowa, on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. West Branch won 62-39. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
West Branch's Sasha Koenig (2) fires a shot over Iowa City Regina's Annie Gahan (12) during the third quarter of their class 2A regional final game at Williamsburg High School in Williamsburg, Iowa, on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. West Branch won 62-39. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
West Branch's Delanie Luneckas (3) battles for a rebound with Iowa City Regina's Hope Simpson (33) during the third quarter of their class 2A regional final game at Williamsburg High School in Williamsburg, Iowa, on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. West Branch won 62-39. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Regina Regals head coach Mary Halvorson argues a call against the Regals during the third quarter of their class 2A regional final game against the West Branch Bears at Williamsburg High School in Williamsburg, Iowa, on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. West Branch won 62-39. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Regina Regals head coach Mary Halvorson encourages her players during the third quarter of their class 2A regional final game against the West Branch Bears at Williamsburg High School in Williamsburg, Iowa, on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. West Branch won 62-39. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
West Branch's Sasha Koenig (2) gets a high five as she comes back to the bench during the third quarter of their class 2A regional final game against the Iowa City Regina Regals at Williamsburg High School in Williamsburg, Iowa, on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. West Branch won 62-39. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
West Branch's Taya Young (24) comes back to the bench for a timeout during the third quarter of their class 2A regional final game against the Iowa City Regina Regals at Williamsburg High School in Williamsburg, Iowa, on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. West Branch won 62-39. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
West Branch's Sasha Koenig (2) smiles as she fixes her hair after coming out of the game during the fourth quarter of their class 2A regional final game against the Iowa City Regina Regals at Williamsburg High School in Williamsburg, Iowa, on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. West Branch won 62-39. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
West Branch's Sasha Koenig (2) smiles as she runs to the bench for a timeout during the third quarter of their class 2A regional final game against the Iowa City Regina Regals at Williamsburg High School in Williamsburg, Iowa, on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. West Branch won 62-39. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Regina Regals head coach Mary Halvorson gathers her players for a timeout during the fourth quarter of their class 2A regional final game against the West Branch Bears at Williamsburg High School in Williamsburg, Iowa, on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. West Branch won 62-39. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
West Branch Bears head coach Jarod Tylee talks to his players during the fourth quarter of their class 2A regional final game against the Iowa City Regina Regals at Williamsburg High School in Williamsburg, Iowa, on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. West Branch won 62-39. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
West Branch's Taya Young (24) battles for a rebound with Iowa City Regina's Alli Clark (23) during the fourth quarter of their class 2A regional final game at Williamsburg High School in Williamsburg, Iowa, on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. West Branch won 62-39. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
West Branch's Taya Young (24) battles for a rebound with Iowa City Regina's Alli Clark (23) and Iowa City Regina's Alli Dillon (41) during the fourth quarter of their class 2A regional final game at Williamsburg High School in Williamsburg, Iowa, on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. West Branch won 62-39. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
West Branch's Rylan Druecker (10) smiles after hitting a trey as she gets on with West Branch's Sasha Koenig (2) during the fourth quarter of their class 2A regional final game against the Iowa City Regina Regals at Williamsburg High School in Williamsburg, Iowa, on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. West Branch won 62-39. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
West Branch's Taya Young (24) goes to the hoop against Iowa City Regina's Alli Dillon (41) during the fourth quarter of their class 2A regional final game at Williamsburg High School in Williamsburg, Iowa, on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. West Branch won 62-39. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
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