Photos: Cedar Rapids Kennedy advances to boys’ state basketball tournament with 76-38 win over North Scott

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Feb. 28, 2023 9:16 pm, Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 10:58 am

No. 1 Cedar Rapids Kennedy beat North Scott 76-38 in a Class 4A Iowa high school boys’ basketball substate final at Iowa City West High School on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. The Cougars advance to the state tournament.

Kennedy senior, Colby Dolphin, drives towards the basket against North Scott High School at Iowa City West High School Tuesday, February 28, 2023. (Amir Prellberg/Freelance)

Kennedy junior, Micah Schlaak, goes up for a shot over North Scott junior, Kyler Gerardy, at Iowa City West High School Tuesday, February 28, 2023. (Amir Prellberg/Freelance)

Kennedy senior, Colby Dolphin, takes a shot over North Scott senior, Drew Sacia, at Iowa City West High School Tuesday, February 28, 2023. (Amir Prellberg/Freelance)

Kennedy High School fans heckle North Scott senior, Drew Kilburg, while he has the ball at Iowa City West High School Tuesday, February 28, 2023. (Amir Prellberg/Freelance)

Kennedy High School junior, Trevan Krumrei, goes up for shot while being fouled against North Scott High School at Iowa City West High School Tuesday, February 28, 2023. (Amir Prellberg/Freelance)

Kennedy head coach, Jon McKowen, gestures to a player while facing North Scott High School at Iowa City West High School Tuesday, February 28, 2023. (Amir Prellberg/Freelance)

Kennedy senior, Kenzie Reed, drives to the basket against North Scott junior, Kyler Gerardy, at Iowa City West High School Tuesday, February 28, 2023. (Amir Prellberg/Freelance)

Kennedy junior, Cyrus Courtney, drives to the basket against North Scott High School Tuesday, February 28, 2023. (Amir Prellberg/Freelance)

Kennedy High School students get ready to storm the court afte the boys basketball team defeated North Scott High School 76-48 at Iowa City West High School Tuesday, February 28, 2023. (Amir Prellberg/Freelance)

Kennedy High School basketball team with their state qualifier banner after defeating North Scott High School 76-48 at Iowa City West High School Tuesday, February 28, 2023. (Amir Prellberg/Freelance)