No. 4 Benton Community beat No. 5 Des Moines Christian 40-34 in a Class 3A Iowa high school girls’ state basketball quarterfinal game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Monday, Feb. 27, 2023.

Benton’s Jenna Twedt (21) shoots during an IGHSAU class 3A State Tournament Quarterfinal between Des Moines Christian and Benton Community in Des Moines, Iowa on Monday, February 27, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Benton’s Aubrey Kelly (20) shoots during an IGHSAU class 3A State Tournament Quarterfinal between Des Moines Christian and Benton Community in Des Moines, Iowa on Monday, February 27, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Benton Community players wave for teammate Tatum Schroeder following the first quarter during an IGHSAU class 3A State Tournament Quarterfinal between Des Moines Christian and Benton Community in Des Moines, Iowa on Monday, February 27, 2023. Schroeder (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Benton's Emma Townsley (3) looks to pass during an IGHSAU class 3A State Tournament Quarterfinal between Des Moines Christian and Benton Community in Des Moines, Iowa on Monday, February 27, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Benton’s Jenna Twedt (21) surveys the defense during an IGHSAU class 3A State Tournament Quarterfinal between Des Moines Christian and Benton Community in Des Moines, Iowa on Monday, February 27, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Benton’s McKenna Kramer (12) dribbles during an IGHSAU class 3A State Tournament Quarterfinal between Des Moines Christian and Benton Community in Des Moines, Iowa on Monday, February 27, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Benton Community students cheer during an IGHSAU class 3A State Tournament Quarterfinal between Des Moines Christian and Benton Community in Des Moines, Iowa on Monday, February 27, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Benton’s Jenna Twedt (21) dribbles during an IGHSAU class 3A State Tournament Quarterfinal between Des Moines Christian and Benton Community in Des Moines, Iowa on Monday, February 27, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Benton's Emma Townsley (3) attempts to save the ball during an IGHSAU class 3A State Tournament Quarterfinal between Des Moines Christian and Benton Community in Des Moines, Iowa on Monday, February 27, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Benton’s Piper Nelson (10) shoots during an IGHSAU class 3A State Tournament Quarterfinal between Des Moines Christian and Benton Community in Des Moines, Iowa on Monday, February 27, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Benton Community players celebrate with teammate Emma Von Ahsen (center) following an IGHSAU class 3A State Tournament Quarterfinal between Des Moines Christian and Benton Community in Des Moines, Iowa on Monday, February 27, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Benton’s Jenna Twedt (21) dribbles as Des Moines Christian's Meg Muller (10) defends during an IGHSAU class 3A State Tournament Quarterfinal between Des Moines Christian and Benton Community in Des Moines, Iowa on Monday, February 27, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Benton's Emma Townsley (3) shoots during an IGHSAU class 3A State Tournament Quarterfinal between Des Moines Christian and Benton Community in Des Moines, Iowa on Monday, February 27, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

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