Linn Mar Lions qualify for state tournament for first time since 2012.

Linn-Mar's Davis Kern (22) attempts a basket under pressure from Dowling Catholic's Charlie Crane (10) during a boys’ Class 4A substate basketball final at Linn-Mar High School in Marion on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. (Cliff Jette/Freelance)

The Linn-Mar student section reacts to a three point basket against Dowling Catholic during a boys’ Class 4A substate basketball final at Linn-Mar High School in Marion on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. (Cliff Jette/Freelance)

Linn-Mar's Payson Nietert (1) attempts a basket under pressure from Dowling Catholic's Alfred Kolee (20) and Charlie Crane (10) during a boys’ Class 4A substate basketball final at Linn-Mar High School in Marion on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. (Cliff Jette/Freelance)

Dowling Catholic's Noah Martens (11) tries to stop a lay up by Linn-Mar's Mason Matson (11) during a boys’ Class 4A substate basketball final at Linn-Mar High School in Marion on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. (Cliff Jette/Freelance)

Linn-Mar's Eric Wright (2) looks for an opening to pass surrounded by Dowling Catholic's Alfred Kolee (20), Lucas Paoli (3) and Quincy Moore (0) during a boys’ Class 4A substate basketball final at Linn-Mar High School in Marion on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. (Cliff Jette/Freelance)

Linn-Mar's Max Robertson (4) makes a lay up under pressure from Dowling Catholic's Alfred Kolee (20) and Quincy Moore (0) during a boys’ Class 4A substate basketball final at Linn-Mar High School in Marion on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. (Cliff Jette/Freelance)

The Linn-Mar bench celebrates their victory over Dowling Catholic in a boys’ Class 4A substate basketball final at Linn-Mar High School in Marion on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. (Cliff Jette/Freelance)

Linn-Mar celebrates their victory over Dowling Catholic in a boys’ Class 4A substate basketball final at Linn-Mar High School in Marion on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. (Cliff Jette/Freelance)

Linn-Mar's Davis Kern (22) attempts to drive past Dowling Catholic's Lucas Paoli (3), left, and Alfred Kolee (20), right, during a boys’ Class 4A substate basketball final at Linn-Mar High School in Marion on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. (Cliff Jette/Freelance)

Linn-Mar's Mason Matson (11) drives to the basket past Dowling Catholic's Noah Martens (11) in a boys’ Class 4A substate basketball final at Linn-Mar High School in Marion on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. (Cliff Jette/Freelance)

Linn-Mar's Tyler Hilton (5) protects the ball from Dowling Catholic's Nathan Jenkins (2) and Quincy Moore (0) in a boys’ Class 4A substate basketball final at Linn-Mar High School in Marion on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. (Cliff Jette/Freelance)

Linn-Mar head coach Christopher Robertson yells to his players as they face Dowling Catholic in a boys’ Class 4A substate basketball final at Linn-Mar High School in Marion on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. (Cliff Jette/Freelance)

Linn-Mar's Mason Matson (11) makes a three point shot against Dowling Catholic during a boys’ Class 4A substate basketball final at Linn-Mar High School in Marion on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. (Cliff Jette/Freelance)

Linn-Mar's Tyler Hilton (5) and Eric Wright (2) celebrate as the clock winds down in their victory over Dowling Catholic in a boys’ Class 4A substate basketball final at Linn-Mar High School in Marion on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. (Cliff Jette/Freelance)

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