Photos: Benton Community vs. Sioux Center in 2023 Iowa Class 3A girls’ basketball state championship

Sioux Center beat Benton Community 62-47 in the 2023 Class 3A Iowa high school girls’ state basketball championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 3, 2023.

Benton players wait during lineup introductions before an IGHSAU Class 3A State Tournament championship game between the Benton Community Bobcats and the Sioux Center Warriors in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 3, 2023. The Warriors won 62-47 to claim the title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Benton’s Piper Nelson (10) high fives teammates during lineup introductions before an IGHSAU Class 3A State Tournament championship game between the Benton Community Bobcats and the Sioux Center Warriors in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 3, 2023. The Warriors won 62-47 to claim the title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Benton head coach Jeff Zittergruen looks on during an IGHSAU Class 3A State Tournament championship game between the Benton Community Bobcats and the Sioux Center Warriors in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 3, 2023. The Warriors won 62-47 to claim the title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Sioux Center's Reagan Jansen (11) passes during an IGHSAU Class 3A State Tournament championship game between the Benton Community Bobcats and the Sioux Center Warriors in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 3, 2023. The Warriors won 62-47 to claim the title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Benton’s Zoey Junge (23) shoots during an IGHSAU Class 3A State Tournament championship game between the Benton Community Bobcats and the Sioux Center Warriors in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 3, 2023. The Warriors won 62-47 to claim the title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Benton head coach Jeff Zittergruen reacts during an IGHSAU Class 3A State Tournament championship game between the Benton Community Bobcats and the Sioux Center Warriors in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 3, 2023. The Warriors won 62-47 to claim the title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Benton’s Zoey Junge (23) fights for a loose ball during an IGHSAU Class 3A State Tournament championship game between Benton Community and Sioux Center in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 3, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Sioux Center head coach Doug Winterfeld high fives players during an IGHSAU Class 3A State Tournament championship game between the Benton Community Bobcats and the Sioux Center Warriors in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 3, 2023. The Warriors won 62-47 to claim the title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Benton’s Jenna Twedt (21) brings the ball up the court during an IGHSAU Class 3A State Tournament championship game between the Benton Community Bobcats and the Sioux Center Warriors in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 3, 2023. The Warriors won 62-47 to claim the title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Benton’s Jenna Twedt (21) passes during an IGHSAU Class 3A State Tournament championship game between the Benton Community Bobcats and the Sioux Center Warriors in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 3, 2023. The Warriors won 62-47 to claim the title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Benton’s Jenna Twedt (21) shoots as Sioux Center's Willow Bleeker (3) defends during an IGHSAU Class 3A State Tournament championship game between Benton Community and Sioux Center in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 3, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Benton’s Jenna Twedt (21) dribbles during an IGHSAU Class 3A State Tournament championship game between Benton Community and Sioux Center in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 3, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Benton’s Aubrey Kelly (20) shoots during an IGHSAU Class 3A State Tournament championship game between Benton Community and Sioux Center in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 3, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Benton players and coaches wave for Benton’s Tatum Schroeder following the first quarter during an IGHSAU Class 3A State Tournament championship game between the Benton Community Bobcats and the Sioux Center Warriors in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 3, 2023. The Warriors won 62-47 to claim the title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Benton fans wave for Tatum Schroeder following the first quarter during an IGHSAU Class 3A State Tournament championship game between the Benton Community Bobcats and the Sioux Center Warriors in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 3, 2023. The Warriors won 62-47 to claim the title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Benton’s Jenna Twedt (21) shoots during an IGHSAU Class 3A State Tournament championship game between the Benton Community Bobcats and the Sioux Center Warriors in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 3, 2023. The Warriors won 62-47 to claim the title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Sioux Center's Makenna Walhof (12) defends Benton’s McKenna Kramer (12) during an IGHSAU Class 3A State Tournament championship game between the Benton Community Bobcats and the Sioux Center Warriors in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 3, 2023. The Warriors won 62-47 to claim the title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Benton's Emma Townsley (3) throws a pass during an IGHSAU Class 3A State Tournament championship game between the Benton Community Bobcats and the Sioux Center Warriors in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 3, 2023. The Warriors won 62-47 to claim the title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Sioux Center's Tatum Schmalbeck (2) defends Benton’s Jenna Twedt (21) during an IGHSAU Class 3A State Tournament championship game between the Benton Community Bobcats and the Sioux Center Warriors in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 3, 2023. The Warriors won 62-47 to claim the title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Sioux Center's Cori Harald (13) brings the ball up the court during an IGHSAU Class 3A State Tournament championship game between the Benton Community Bobcats and the Sioux Center Warriors in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 3, 2023. The Warriors won 62-47 to claim the title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Sioux Center fans cheer during an IGHSAU Class 3A State Tournament championship game between the Benton Community Bobcats and the Sioux Center Warriors in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 3, 2023. The Warriors won 62-47 to claim the title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Benton's Emma Townsley (3) attempts to strip the ball from Sioux Center's Kennedy Kooi (4) during an IGHSAU Class 3A State Tournament championship game between the Benton Community Bobcats and the Sioux Center Warriors in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 3, 2023. The Warriors won 62-47 to claim the title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Benton's Emma Townsley (3) surveys the defense during an IGHSAU Class 3A State Tournament championship game between the Benton Community Bobcats and the Sioux Center Warriors in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 3, 2023. The Warriors won 62-47 to claim the title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Benton’s Jenna Twedt (21) shoots over the defense of Sioux Center's Maci Schmalbeck (14) during an IGHSAU Class 3A State Tournament championship game between Benton Community and Sioux Center in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 3, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Sioux Center's Kennedy Kooi (4) attempts to pass during an IGHSAU Class 3A State Tournament championship game between the Benton Community Bobcats and the Sioux Center Warriors in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 3, 2023. The Warriors won 62-47 to claim the title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Benton Community head coach Jeff Zittergruen is interviewed at halftime during an IGHSAU Class 3A State Tournament championship game between the Benton Community Bobcats and the Sioux Center Warriors in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 3, 2023. The Warriors won 62-47 to claim the title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Benton's Emma Townsley (3) dribbles during an IGHSAU Class 3A State Tournament championship game between the Benton Community Bobcats and the Sioux Center Warriors in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 3, 2023. The Warriors won 62-47 to claim the title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Benton's Emma Townsley (3) shoots during an IGHSAU Class 3A State Tournament championship game between the Benton Community Bobcats and the Sioux Center Warriors in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 3, 2023. The Warriors won 62-47 to claim the title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Benton’s Piper Nelson (10) attempts to steal the ball from Sioux Center's Cori Harald (13) during an IGHSAU Class 3A State Tournament championship game between the Benton Community Bobcats and the Sioux Center Warriors in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 3, 2023. The Warriors won 62-47 to claim the title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Sioux Center's Cori Harald (13) defends Benton’s Addison Phillips (14) during an IGHSAU Class 3A State Tournament championship game between the Benton Community Bobcats and the Sioux Center Warriors in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 3, 2023. The Warriors won 62-47 to claim the title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Benton head coach Jeff Zittergruen talks with Benton's Jenna Twedt (21) during an IGHSAU Class 3A State Tournament championship game between the Benton Community Bobcats and the Sioux Center Warriors in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 3, 2023. The Warriors won 62-47 to claim the title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Benton’s McKenna Kramer (12) shoots during an IGHSAU Class 3A State Tournament championship game between the Benton Community Bobcats and the Sioux Center Warriors in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 3, 2023. The Warriors won 62-47 to claim the title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Benton's Emma Townsley (3) presses Sioux Center's Tatum Schmalbeck (2) during an IGHSAU Class 3A State Tournament championship game between the Benton Community Bobcats and the Sioux Center Warriors in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 3, 2023. The Warriors won 62-47 to claim the title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Benton's Emma Townsley (3) drives to the basket during an IGHSAU Class 3A State Tournament championship game between the Benton Community Bobcats and the Sioux Center Warriors in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 3, 2023. The Warriors won 62-47 to claim the title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Benton’s Piper Nelson (10) shoots during an IGHSAU Class 3A State Tournament championship game between the Benton Community Bobcats and the Sioux Center Warriors in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 3, 2023. The Warriors won 62-47 to claim the title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Benton’s bench reacts during an IGHSAU Class 3A State Tournament championship game between the Benton Community Bobcats and the Sioux Center Warriors in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 3, 2023. The Warriors won 62-47 to claim the title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Benton students signal the start of the fourth quarter during an IGHSAU Class 3A State Tournament championship game between the Benton Community Bobcats and the Sioux Center Warriors in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 3, 2023. The Warriors won 62-47 to claim the title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Benton head coach Jeff Zittergruen talks with players during an IGHSAU Class 3A State Tournament championship game between the Benton Community Bobcats and the Sioux Center Warriors in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 3, 2023. The Warriors won 62-47 to claim the title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Benton’s Jenna Twedt (21) dribbles during an IGHSAU Class 3A State Tournament championship game between the Benton Community Bobcats and the Sioux Center Warriors in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 3, 2023. The Warriors won 62-47 to claim the title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Benton’s McKenna Kramer (12) dribbles during an IGHSAU Class 3A State Tournament championship game between the Benton Community Bobcats and the Sioux Center Warriors in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 3, 2023. The Warriors won 62-47 to claim the title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Benton's Emma Townsley (3) defends Sioux Center's Willow Bleeker (3) during an IGHSAU Class 3A State Tournament championship game between the Benton Community Bobcats and the Sioux Center Warriors in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 3, 2023. The Warriors won 62-47 to claim the title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Benton’s Jenna Twedt (21) looks to pass during an IGHSAU Class 3A State Tournament championship game between the Benton Community Bobcats and the Sioux Center Warriors in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 3, 2023. The Warriors won 62-47 to claim the title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Benton’s Aubrey Kelly (20) shoots during an IGHSAU Class 3A State Tournament championship game between the Benton Community Bobcats and the Sioux Center Warriors in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 3, 2023. The Warriors won 62-47 to claim the title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Sioux Center's Tatum Schmalbeck (2) passes out of pressure during an IGHSAU Class 3A State Tournament championship game between the Benton Community Bobcats and the Sioux Center Warriors in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 3, 2023. The Warriors won 62-47 to claim the title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Benton head coach Jeff Zittergruen comforts Benton’s Jenna Twedt (21) during an IGHSAU Class 3A State Tournament championship game between the Benton Community Bobcats and the Sioux Center Warriors in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 3, 2023. The Warriors won 62-47 to claim the title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Benton’s Hannah Greiner (30) shoots during an IGHSAU Class 3A State Tournament championship game between the Benton Community Bobcats and the Sioux Center Warriors in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 3, 2023. The Warriors won 62-47 to claim the title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Sioux Center players celebrate following an IGHSAU Class 3A State Tournament championship game between the Benton Community Bobcats and the Sioux Center Warriors in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 3, 2023. The Warriors won 62-47 to claim the title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Benton players embrace following an IGHSAU Class 3A State Tournament championship game between the Benton Community Bobcats and the Sioux Center Warriors in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 3, 2023. The Warriors won 62-47 to claim the title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Benton's Emma Townsley (3) comforts Benton’s Addison Phillips (14) and Benton’s Zoey Junge (23) following an IGHSAU Class 3A State Tournament championship game between the Benton Community Bobcats and the Sioux Center Warriors in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 3, 2023. The Warriors won 62-47 to claim the title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Benton players hold up the state runner-up trophy following an IGHSAU Class 3A State Tournament championship game between the Benton Community Bobcats and the Sioux Center Warriors in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 3, 2023. The Warriors won 62-47 to claim the title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Benton players and coaches pose for a team photo following an IGHSAU Class 3A State Tournament championship game between the Benton Community Bobcats and the Sioux Center Warriors in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 3, 2023. The Warriors won 62-47 to claim the title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)