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Photos: Dike-New Hartford vs Denver, Iowa Class 2A state volleyball final

Nov. 5, 2020 7:36 pm, Updated: Nov. 5, 2020 9:20 pm
#3 Dike-New Hartford faces #5 Denver in the Class 2A state championship final
Dike-New Hartford's Malea Neuroth (6) holds up her team's state champion trophy as they turn to their fans to celebrate winning the Class 2A state championship final of the IGHSAU state volleyball tournament at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Dike-New Hartford players celebrate the match point ending the Class 2A state championship final of the IGHSAU state volleyball tournament at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Denver's Kate Clinton (15) looks over at Dike-New Hartford players after losing to them in the Class 2A state championship final of the IGHSAU state volleyball tournament at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Dike-New Hartford's Payton Petersen (21) jumps for an attack during the Class 2A state championship final of the IGHSAU state volleyball tournament at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Dike-New Hartford's Ashley Hamilton (11, right) pulls back to look at teammate Malea Neuroth (6) as they hug in celebration of winning the Class 2A state championship final of the IGHSAU state volleyball tournament at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Denver's Kayla Knowles (1) jumps for an attack during the Class 2A state championship final of the IGHSAU state volleyball tournament at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Dike-New Hartford's Jadyn Petersen (8) makes a block alongside Taylor Hoehns (10) during the Class 2A state championship final of the IGHSAU state volleyball tournament at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Dike-New Hartford players celebrate winning the Class 2A state championship final of the IGHSAU state volleyball tournament at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Denver's Avery Forde (20) celebrates a point with Jordyn Foelske (9) and Reese Johnson (10) during the Class 2A state championship final of the IGHSAU state volleyball tournament at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Dike-New Hartford's Payton Petersen (21) celebrates a point with teammates during the Class 2A state championship final of the IGHSAU state volleyball tournament at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Denver's Jessica Gergen (14) returns the ball during the Class 2A state championship final of the IGHSAU state volleyball tournament at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Dike-New Hartford's Taylor Hoehns (10) jumps for an attack over Denver's Jessica Gergen (14) during the Class 2A state championship final of the IGHSAU state volleyball tournament at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Dike-New Hartford's Malea Neuroth (6) jumps in celebration alongside Madelyn Norton (3) after the match point is scored winning their team the Class 2A state championship final of the IGHSAU state volleyball tournament at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Dike-New Hartford's Jadyn Petersen (8) swings at the ball during the Class 2A state championship final of the IGHSAU state volleyball tournament at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Dike-New Hartford's Payton Petersen (21) gets low for the ball during the Class 2A state championship final of the IGHSAU state volleyball tournament at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Dike-New Hartford's Ellie Knock (16, left) and Jillian Beuter (17) cheer on their teammates on the court from the bench during the Class 2A state championship final of the IGHSAU state volleyball tournament at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Denver players hold up their state runner-up trophy after the Class 2A state championship final of the IGHSAU state volleyball tournament at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Denver's Kate Clinton (15) gets under the ball during the Class 2A state championship final of the IGHSAU state volleyball tournament at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Denver's Avery Forde (20) celebrates a point with teammates during the Class 2A state championship final of the IGHSAU state volleyball tournament at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Dike-New Hartford's Payton Petersen (21) celebrates a point with her team during the Class 2A state championship final of the IGHSAU state volleyball tournament at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Dike-New Hartford's Ryanne Shoemaker (13) jumps to send the ball over Denver's Kayla Knowles (1) and Avery Forde (20) during the Class 2A state championship final of the IGHSAU state volleyball tournament at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Denver head coach Jamie Johnson talks to her players during a timeout in the Class 2A state championship final of the IGHSAU state volleyball tournament at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Dike-New Hartford head coach Diane Harms talks to her players during a timeout in the Class 2A state championship final of the IGHSAU state volleyball tournament at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Dike-New Hartford's Taylor Hoehns (10, left) and Ryanne Shoemaker (13) celebrate after winning the Class 2A state championship final of the IGHSAU state volleyball tournament at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Denver players and coaches pose for a photo with their state runner-up trophy after the Class 2A state championship final of the IGHSAU state volleyball tournament at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
Dike-New Hartford players and coaches pose for a photo with their trophy and winning bracket after the Class 2A state championship final of the IGHSAU state volleyball tournament at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
An official adjusts a volleyball alongside Dike-New Hartford's state champion trophy as they post for a photo during the Class 2A state championship final of the IGHSAU state volleyball tournament at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)