Xavier Saints players take the court before a state tournament championship game between the Xavier Saints and the North Polk Comets at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Xavier won 66-47 to clinch the state championship and head coach Tom Lilly’s sixth career state championship in his final game before retiring. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier Saints guard Libby Fandel (13) dribbles during a state tournament championship game between the Xavier Saints and the North Polk Comets at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Xavier won 66-47 to clinch the state championship and head coach Tom Lilly’s sixth career state championship in his final game before retiring. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier Saints guard Libby Fandel (13) shoots the ball during a state tournament championship game between the Xavier Saints and the North Polk Comets at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Xavier won 66-47 to clinch the state championship and head coach Tom Lilly’s sixth career state championship in his final game before retiring. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

North Polk Comets guard Campbell Schulz (14) defends Xavier Saints guard Libby Fandel (13) during a state tournament championship game between the Xavier Saints and the North Polk Comets at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Xavier won 66-47 to clinch the state championship and head coach Tom Lilly’s sixth career state championship in his final game before retiring. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier Saints forward Taylor Rexroth (11) fights with North Polk Comets guard Abby Tuttle (22) for a rebound during a state tournament championship game between the Xavier Saints and the North Polk Comets at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Xavier won 66-47 to clinch the state championship and head coach Tom Lilly’s sixth career state championship in his final game before retiring. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier Saints forward Samantha Dorrity (35) shoots the ball during a state tournament championship game between the Xavier Saints and the North Polk Comets at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Xavier won 66-47 to clinch the state championship and head coach Tom Lilly’s sixth career state championship in his final game before retiring. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier Saints guard Madden Wilson (3) dribbles during a state tournament championship game between the Xavier Saints and the North Polk Comets at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Xavier won 66-47 to clinch the state championship and head coach Tom Lilly’s sixth career state championship in his final game before retiring. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier Saints guard Libby Fandel (13) shoots the ball as North Polk Comets guard Campbell Schulz (14) defends during a state tournament championship game between the Xavier Saints and the North Polk Comets at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, March 8, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier Saints guard Reese Komenda (32) defend sNorth Polk Comets guard Campbell Schulz (14) during a state tournament championship game between the Xavier Saints and the North Polk Comets at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Xavier won 66-47 to clinch the state championship and head coach Tom Lilly’s sixth career state championship in his final game before retiring. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier Saints guard Libby Fandel (13) dribbles as North Polk Comets guard Abby Tuttle (22) defends during a state tournament championship game between the Xavier Saints and the North Polk Comets at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Xavier won 66-47 to clinch the state championship and head coach Tom Lilly’s sixth career state championship in his final game before retiring. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

North Polk Comets forward Fayth Sullivan (23) passes the ball as Xavier Saints guard Madden Wilson (3) defends during a state tournament championship game between the Xavier Saints and the North Polk Comets at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Xavier won 66-47 to clinch the state championship and head coach Tom Lilly’s sixth career state championship in his final game before retiring. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier Saints guard Jaselle Lang (4) defends North Polk’s Greta Dillinger (40) during a state tournament championship game between the Xavier Saints and the North Polk Comets at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Xavier won 66-47 to clinch the state championship and head coach Tom Lilly’s sixth career state championship in his final game before retiring. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier Saints forward Samantha Dorrity (35), guard Reese Komenda (32), and guard Libby Fandel (13) react during a state tournament championship game between the Xavier Saints and the North Polk Comets at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Xavier won 66-47 to clinch the state championship and head coach Tom Lilly’s sixth career state championship in his final game before retiring. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

North Polk Comets guard Jada Podey (24) blocks a shot by Xavier Saints guard Reese Komenda (32) during a state tournament championship game between the Xavier Saints and the North Polk Comets at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Xavier won 66-47 to clinch the state championship and head coach Tom Lilly’s sixth career state championship in his final game before retiring. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier Saints head coach Tom Lilly gives instructions during a timeout during a state tournament championship game between the Xavier Saints and the North Polk Comets at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Xavier won 66-47 to clinch the state championship and head coach Tom Lilly’s sixth career state championship in his final game before retiring. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier Saints head coach Tom Lilly looks on during a state tournament championship game between the Xavier Saints and the North Polk Comets at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Xavier won 66-47 to clinch the state championship and head coach Tom Lilly’s sixth career state championship in his final game before retiring. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier Saints guard Madden Wilson (3) draws a foul during a state tournament championship game between the Xavier Saints and the North Polk Comets at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Xavier won 66-47 to clinch the state championship and head coach Tom Lilly’s sixth career state championship in his final game before retiring. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier Saints head coach Tom Lilly gives instructions during a state tournament championship game between the Xavier Saints and the North Polk Comets at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Xavier won 66-47 to clinch the state championship and head coach Tom Lilly’s sixth career state championship in his final game before retiring. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier Saints forward Brooklyn Emerson (10) defends during a state tournament championship game between the Xavier Saints and the North Polk Comets at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Xavier won 66-47 to clinch the state championship and head coach Tom Lilly’s sixth career state championship in his final game before retiring. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier Saints forward Samantha Dorrity (35) and North Polk Comets guard Campbell Schulz (14) dive for a loose ball during a state tournament championship game between the Xavier Saints and the North Polk Comets at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Xavier won 66-47 to clinch the state championship and head coach Tom Lilly’s sixth career state championship in his final game before retiring. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier Saints guard Libby Fandel (13) passes the ball during a state tournament championship game between the Xavier Saints and the North Polk Comets at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Xavier won 66-47 to clinch the state championship and head coach Tom Lilly’s sixth career state championship in his final game before retiring. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier Saints forward Taylor Rexroth (11) celebrates with teammates after being substituted during a state tournament championship game between the Xavier Saints and the North Polk Comets at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Xavier won 66-47 to clinch the state championship and head coach Tom Lilly’s sixth career state championship in his final game before retiring. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier Saints forward Samantha Dorrity (35) collects a rebound during a state tournament championship game between the Xavier Saints and the North Polk Comets at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Xavier won 66-47 to clinch the state championship and head coach Tom Lilly’s sixth career state championship in his final game before retiring. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier Saints guard Reese Komenda (32) shoots the ball during a state tournament championship game between the Xavier Saints and the North Polk Comets at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Xavier won 66-47 to clinch the state championship and head coach Tom Lilly’s sixth career state championship in his final game before retiring. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

North Polk Comets forward Fayth Sullivan (23) defends Xavier Saints guard Libby Fandel (13) during a state tournament championship game between the Xavier Saints and the North Polk Comets at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Xavier won 66-47 to clinch the state championship and head coach Tom Lilly’s sixth career state championship in his final game before retiring. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier’s bench celebrates during a state tournament championship game between the Xavier Saints and the North Polk Comets at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Xavier won 66-47 to clinch the state championship and head coach Tom Lilly’s sixth career state championship in his final game before retiring. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier’s student section chants “Coach Lilly” as time winds down during a state tournament championship game between the Xavier Saints and the North Polk Comets at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Xavier won 66-47 to clinch the state championship and head coach Tom Lilly’s sixth career state championship in his final game before retiring. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier players celebrate as time winds down during a state tournament championship game between the Xavier Saints and the North Polk Comets at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Xavier won 66-47 to clinch the state championship and head coach Tom Lilly’s sixth career state championship in his final game before retiring. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier players celebrate following a state tournament championship game between the Xavier Saints and the North Polk Comets at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Xavier won 66-47 to clinch the state championship and head coach Tom Lilly’s sixth career state championship in his final game before retiring. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier Saints guard Madden Wilson (3) and guard Libby Fandel (13) celebrate with teammates during a state tournament championship game between the Xavier Saints and the North Polk Comets at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Xavier won 66-47 to clinch the state championship and head coach Tom Lilly’s sixth career state championship in his final game before retiring. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier Saints guard Libby Fandel (13) reacts following a state tournament championship game between the Xavier Saints and the North Polk Comets at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Xavier won 66-47 to clinch the state championship and head coach Tom Lilly’s sixth career state championship in his final game before retiring. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier Saints head coach Tom Lilly looks on following a state tournament championship game between the Xavier Saints and the North Polk Comets at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Xavier won 66-47 to clinch the state championship and head coach Tom Lilly’s sixth career state championship in his final game before retiring. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier Saints forward Taylor Rexroth (11) and guard Libby Fandel (13) raise the championship trophy during a state tournament championship game between the Xavier Saints and the North Polk Comets at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Xavier won 66-47 to clinch the state championship and head coach Tom Lilly’s sixth career state championship in his final game before retiring. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier Saints head coach Tom Lilly raises his arms in celebrateion after guard Madden Wilson (3) advanced Xavier on the tournament bracket following a state tournament championship game between the Xavier Saints and the North Polk Comets at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Xavier won 66-47 to clinch the state championship and head coach Tom Lilly’s sixth career state championship in his final game before retiring. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier Saints head coach Tom Lilly hugs his wife following a state tournament championship game between the Xavier Saints and the North Polk Comets at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Xavier won 66-47 to clinch the state championship and head coach Tom Lilly’s sixth career state championship in his final game before retiring. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier Saints head coach Tom Lilly cuts down a ceremonial net following a state tournament championship game between the Xavier Saints and the North Polk Comets at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Xavier won 66-47 to clinch the state championship and head coach Tom Lilly’s sixth career state championship in his final game before retiring. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier Saints guard Madden Wilson (3) cuts down a ceremonial net following a state tournament championship game between the Xavier Saints and the North Polk Comets at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Xavier won 66-47 to clinch the state championship and head coach Tom Lilly’s sixth career state championship in his final game before retiring. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier Saints guard Libby Fandel (13) cuts down a ceremonial net following a state tournament championship game between the Xavier Saints and the North Polk Comets at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Xavier won 66-47 to clinch the state championship and head coach Tom Lilly’s sixth career state championship in his final game before retiring. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

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