Photos: North Linn vs. Grand View Christian in Class 1A Iowa boys' state basketball championship

Lynx claim state title with 52-48 win

Savannah Blake

Mar. 11, 2022 3:46 pm

North Linn players hold up their championship trophy to Lynx fans after defeating Grand View Christian 52-48 in the class 1A championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 11, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

North Linn Lynx guard Dylan Kurt (23) gives his coaches high-fives during starting line ups before the class 1A championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 11, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

North Linn Lynx guard Austin Hilmer (25) shakes hands with a Grand View Christian player during starting line-ups before the class 1A championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 11, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

North Linn starters line up before the beginning of the class 1A championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 11, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Grand View Christian Thunder Josh Baucum (2) and Grand View Christian Thunder Caleb Parlee (21) guard North Linn Lynx guard Dylan Kurt (23) as he goes for a layup in the first half during the class 1A championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 11, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

North Linn Lynx guard Tate Haughenbury (31) drives the ball past Grand View Christian Thunder Caleb Parlee (21) and shoots a two-pointer for the Lynx in the second half during the class 1A championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 11, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

North Linn Lynx guard Austin Hilmer (25) and North Linn Lynx guard Cade Haughenbury (21) reach out to block Grand View Christian Thunder Josh Baucum (2) as he looks to pass the ball in the first half during the class 1A championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 11, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Grand View Christian Thunder Josh Sanderson (0) guards North Linn Lynx guard Dylan Kurt (23) as he looks to pass the ball in the first half during the class 1A championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 11, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Grand View Christian Thunder Frankie Chiodo (1) guards North Linn Lynx guard Ty Pflughaupt (35) as he shoots a three-pointer in the first half of the game during the class 1A championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 11, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

North Linn Lynx guard Austin Hilmer (25) yells out to the refs after a foul isn’t called on Grand View Christian in the first half during the class 1A championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 11, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Grand View Christian Thunder Daniel Tobiloba (34) fouls on North Linn Lynx guard Tate Haughenbury (31) as he goes for a layup in the first half during the class 1A championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 11, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Grand View Christian Thunder Manny Hammonds (11) guards North Linn Lynx guard Austin Hilmer (25) as he drives the ball towards the net in the first half during the class 1A championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 11, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Grand View Christian Thunder Daniel Tobiloba (34) puts his hands up to block North Linn Lynx guard Dylan Kurt (23) as he drives the ball towards the net and shoots a two-pointer in the first half during the class 1A championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 11, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

North Linn fans cheer on the Lynx as they score a basket in the first half during the class 1A championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 11, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Grand View Christian Thunder Daniel Tobiloba (34) runs to block North Linn Lynx guard Tate Haughenbury (31) as he goes for a layup in the second half during the class 1A championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 11, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Grand View Christian Thunder Josh Baucum (2) puts his hands up to guard North Linn Lynx guard Austin Hilmer (25) as he goes for a layup and gets a basket for the Lynx in the first half during the class 1A championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 11, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

A North Linn student bows his head and prays in the final minute as the Thunder and Lynx keep the score close during the class 1A championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 11, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Grand View Christian Thunder Daniel Tobiloba (34) reaches up to block North Linn Lynx guard Tate Haughenbury (31) as he jumps up and shoots the ball for a three-pointer in the first half during the class 1A championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 11, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

North Linn players cheer after North Linn Lynx guard Austin Hilmer (25) scores a basket for the Lynx in the first half during the class 1A championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 11, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

North Linn Lynx guard Ben Wheatley (13) dribbles the ball down the court and goes for a layup with Grand View Christian Thunder Josh Sanderson (0) on his trail in the second half during the class 1A championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 11, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

North Linn Lynx guard Austin Hilmer (25) throws his hands up in celebration after the final buzzer goes off during the class 1A championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 11, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

North Linn Lynx guard Cole Griffith (41) and North Linn Lynx guard Breckyn Betenbender (15) celebrate after their team won the class 1A championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 11, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

North Linn players and staff celebrate after defeating Grand View Christian during the class 1A championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 11, 2022. North Linn won the game 52-48. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

North Linn Head Coach Mike Hilmer laughs as he hugs North Linn Lynx guard Austin Hilmer (25) after defeating Grand View Christian 52-48 in the class 1A championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 11, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

North Linn Lynx guard Dylan Kurt (23) smiles as he hugs North Linn Head Coach Mike Hilmer after defeating Grand View Christian after the class 1A championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 11, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

North Linn Lynx guard Austin Hilmer (25) holds his hand up and closes his eyes for a moment in celebration after him and his team won the class 1A championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 11, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

North Linn students sing “We are the champions” after the Lynx defeated Grand View Christian 52-48 in the class 1A championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 11, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

North Linn Lynx guard Ben Wheatley (13) and North Linn Lynx forward Grant Rechkemmer (53) hug each other after winning the class 1A championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 11, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

North Linn boy’s basketball Head Coach Mike Hilmer looks on at his team after winning the class 1A championship game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, March 11, 2022. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

The North Linn Lynx defeated the Grand View Christian Thunder to become the Class 1A champions during the Iowa high school boys’ state basketball tournament at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 11, 2022.