Des Moines Christian beat Benton Community, 49-46, in a Class 3A Iowa high school girls’ state basketball quarterfinal game Monday at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.

Benton’s Piper Nelson (10) hits an early three during the Iowa 3A Girls State Basketball quarterfinal between Benton and Des Moines Christian on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Benton’s Zoey Junge (23) tries to make space during the Iowa 3A Girls State Basketball quarterfinal between Benton and Des Moines Christian on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Benton fans do their own version of the “wave” for player Tatum Schroeder, who is currently battling cancer and watching on from University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, during the Iowa 3A Girls State Basketball quarterfinal between Benton and Des Moines Christian on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Benton’s McKenna Kramer (12) puts up a shot during the Iowa 3A Girls State Basketball quarterfinal between Benton and Des Moines Christian on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Benton’s Emma Townsley (3) fights for a loose ball during the Iowa 3A Girls State Basketball quarterfinal between Benton and Des Moines Christian on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Benton’s Emma Townsley (3) draws a foul during the Iowa 3A Girls State Basketball quarterfinal between Benton and Des Moines Christian on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Benton’s Zoey Junge (23) is fouled in the paint during the Iowa 3A Girls State Basketball quarterfinal between Benton and Des Moines Christian on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Benton’s Emma Townsley (3) organizes her offense during the Iowa 3A Girls State Basketball quarterfinal between Benton and Des Moines Christian on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

The Benton Bobcat gets a helping hand to adjust their bow during the Iowa 3A Girls State Basketball quarterfinal between Benton and Des Moines Christian on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Des Moines Christian’s Grace Hudson (35) and teammate Etta Fish (21) celebrate their team taking the lead during the Iowa 3A Girls State Basketball quarterfinal between Benton and Des Moines Christian on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Benton’s Emma Townsley (3) brings down an offensive rebound during the Iowa 3A Girls State Basketball quarterfinal between Benton and Des Moines Christian on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

during the Iowa 3A Girls State Basketball quarterfinal between Benton and Des Moines Christian on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Benton’s Emma Townsley (3) drives into the paint despite hair blowing in her face during the Iowa 3A Girls State Basketball quarterfinal between Benton and Des Moines Christian on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

during the Iowa 3A Girls State Basketball quarterfinal between Benton and Des Moines Christian on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Benton’s Zoey Junge (23) is fouled while putting up a shot during the Iowa 3A Girls State Basketball quarterfinal between Benton and Des Moines Christian on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Benton’s Emma Townsley (3) calls for a block during the Iowa 3A Girls State Basketball quarterfinal between Benton and Des Moines Christian on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Benton’s Emma Townsley (3) looks for a pass during the Iowa 3A Girls State Basketball quarterfinal between Benton and Des Moines Christian on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Benton’s Zoey Junge (23) is helped up after being fouled on a three point shot during the Iowa 3A Girls State Basketball quarterfinal between Benton and Des Moines Christian on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Players wear orange laces in honor of teammate Tatum Schroeder, who is currently battling cancer and watching on from University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, during the Iowa 3A Girls State Basketball quarterfinal between Benton and Des Moines Christian on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Benton’s Emma Townsley (3) dribbles into the paint during the Iowa 3A Girls State Basketball quarterfinal between Benton and Des Moines Christian on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Benton fans get hyped after their team forced a turnover during the Iowa 3A Girls State Basketball quarterfinal between Benton and Des Moines Christian on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Benton’s Zoey Junge (23) is consoled by teammates during the Iowa 3A Girls State Basketball quarterfinal between Benton and Des Moines Christian on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Benton’s Emma Townsley (3) embraces teammate Piper Nelson (10) after their team fell just short during the Iowa 3A Girls State Basketball quarterfinal between Benton and Des Moines Christian on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

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