North Linn deafeated Burlington Notre Dame to qualify for the state tournament

North Linn’s Mason Bechen takes the ball inside during their Class 1A substate final matchup against Burlington Notre Dame at City high school in Iowa City, IA on Saturday evening, March 1, 2025. (Benjamin Roberts/Freelance)

North Linn’s Drew Ries goes up strong after collecting an offensive rebound during their Class 1A substate final matchup against Burlington Notre Dame at City high school in Iowa City, IA on Saturday evening, March 1, 2025. (Benjamin Roberts/Freelance)

North Linn’s Mason Bechen hugs teammate Cole Griffith following a 56-52 win clinching a Class 1A substate final spot over Burlington Notre Dame at City high school in Iowa City, IA on Saturday evening, March 1, 2025. (Benjamin Roberts/Freelance)

North Linn Head Coach Travis Griffith talks to his team during the final minute of play in the Class 1A substate final matchup against Burlington Notre Dame at City high school in Iowa City, IA on Saturday evening, March 1, 2025. (Benjamin Roberts/Freelance)

North Linn senior Bryn Collum celebrates with classmates following their school’s 56-52 victory over Burlington Notre Dame in the Class 1A substate final at City high school in Iowa City, IA on Saturday evening, March 1, 2025. (Benjamin Roberts/Freelance)

North Linn’s Nolan Woods looks to score during their Class 1A substate final matchup against Burlington Notre Dame at City high school in Iowa City, IA on Saturday evening, March 1, 2025. (Benjamin Roberts/Freelance)

North Linn’s Drew Ries fights for an offensive rebound during their Class 1A substate final matchup against Burlington Notre Dame at City high school in Iowa City, IA on Saturday evening, March 1, 2025. (Benjamin Roberts/Freelance)

North Linn’s Cole Griffith shoots from mid range during their Class 1A substate final matchup against Burlington Notre Dame at City high school in Iowa City, IA on Saturday evening, March 1, 2025. (Benjamin Roberts/Freelance)

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