Photos: Maquoketa Valley vs. Dike-New Hartford, Iowa Class 2A girls’ state basketball championship

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Maquoketa Valley players react following their loss in their class 2A championship game with Dike-New Hartford at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, March 6, 2021. Dike-New Hartford won the game, 47-42. Maquoketa Valley ended their season 25-1. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)

Maquoketa Valley players warm up before their class 2A championship game with Dike-New Hartford at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, March 6, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)

The arena is seen before the class 2A championship game between Maquoketa Valley and Dike-New Hartford at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, March 6, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)

Maquoketa Valley players enter the court before their class 2A championship game with Dike-New Hartford at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, March 6, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)

Maquoketa Valleys slap hands as they are introduced before their class 2A championship game with Dike-New Hartford at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, March 6, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)

Maquoketa Valley players are introduced befre their class 2A championship game with Dike-New Hartford at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, March 6, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)

Gov. Kim Reynolds and her family are seated on the floor in the class 2A championship game between Maquoketa Valley and Dike-New Hartford at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, March 6, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)

Maquoketa Valley's Taya Tucker (20) and Dike-New Hartford's Paula Gonzalez (23) go up for a rebound in their class 2A championship game at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, March 6, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)

Dike-New Hartford's Ellary Knock (13) and Dike-New Hartford's Payton Petersen (25) guard Maquoketa Valley's Kylie Chesnut (13) as she waits to shoot in their class 2A championship game at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, March 6, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)

Maquoketa Valley's Taya Tucker (20) and Maquoketa Valley's Kylie Chesnut (13) slap hands after Chestnut scored in their class 2A championship game with Dike-New Hartford at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, March 6, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)

Maquoketa Valley's Taya Tucker (20) looks to shoot after grabbing a rebound away from Dike-New Hartford's Paula Gonzalez (23) in their class 2A championship game at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, March 6, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)

Maquoketa Valley's Carissa Sabers (10) and Maquoketa Valley's Taya Tucker (20) celebrate a basket by Tucker in their class 2A championship game with Dike-New Hartford at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, March 6, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)

Maquoketa Valley's Emerson Whittenbaugh (21) pulls in a pass in their class 2A championship game with Dike-New Hartford at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, March 6, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)

Maquoketa Valley's Taya Tucker (20) attampts a shot under pressure from Dike-New Hartford's Payton Petersen (25) and Dike-New Hartford's Paula Gonzalez (23) in their class 2A championship game at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, March 6, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)

Maquoketa Valley's Ella Imler (15) loses control of the ball under pressure from Dike-New Hartford's Paula Gonzalez (23) in their class 2A championship game at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, March 6, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)

Maquoketa Valley's Ella Imler (15) pulls down a rebound in their class 2A championship game with Dike-New Hartford at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, March 6, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)

Maquoketa Valley's Ella Imler (15) puts up a shot in the first quarter in their class 2A championship game with Dike-New Hartford at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, March 6, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)

Maquoketa Valley's Emerson Whittenbaugh (21) tosses the ball in their class 2A championship game with Dike-New Hartford at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, March 6, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)

Maquoketa Valley's Ella Imler (15) puts up a shot under pressure from Dike-New Hartford's Payton Petersen (25) in their class 2A championship game at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, March 6, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)

Maquoketa Valley's Kylie Chesnut (13) puts up a shot under pressure from Dike-New Hartford's Ellary Knock (13) in their class 2A championship game at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, March 6, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)

Maquoketa Valley's Emerson Whittenbaugh (21) looks to pass in the first quarter in their class 2A championship game with Dike-New Hartford at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, March 6, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)

Maquoketa Valley's Ella Imler (15) looks to pass to Maquoketa Valley's Taya Tucker (20) in their class 2A championship game with Dike-New Hartford at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, March 6, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)

Maquoketa Valley's Taya Tucker (20) drives around Dike-New Hartford's Payton Petersen (25) in their class 2A championship game at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, March 6, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)

Maquoketa Valley's Kylie Chesnut (13) prepares to shoot under pressure from Dike-New Hartford's Paula Gonzalez (23) in their class 2A championship game at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, March 6, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)

Wildcats coach Scot Moenck shouts to players in their class 2A championship game with Dike-New Hartford at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, March 6, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)

Maquoketa Valley's Ella Imler (15) puts up a shot under pressure from Dike-New Hartford's Camille Landphair (11) in their class 2A championship game at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, March 6, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)

Maquoketa Valley's Kennedy Rausch (5), Maquoketa Valley's Kylie Chesnut (13) and Maquoketa Valley's Carissa Sabers (10) celebrate as they are given possession of the ball in their class 2A championship game with Dike-New Hartford at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, March 6, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)

A Maquoketa Valley fan shares popcorn with his son in their class 2A championship game with Dike-New Hartford at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, March 6, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)

Maquoketa Valley's Taya Tucker (20) pulls down a rebound under pressure from Dike-New Hartford's Paula Gonzalez (23) in their class 2A championship game at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, March 6, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)

Maquoketa Valley's Kennedy Rausch (5) recovers the ball under pressure from Dike-New Hartford's Sophia Hoffmann (33) in their class 2A championship game at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, March 6, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)

Maquoketa Valley's Ella Imler (15) passesin their class 2A championship game with Dike-New Hartford at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, March 6, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)

Maquoketa Valley's Kennedy Rausch (5) passes to Maquoketa Valley's Emerson Whittenbaugh (21) in their class 2A championship game with Dike-New Hartford at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, March 6, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)

Maquoketa Valley's Taya Tucker (20) drives around Dike-New Hartford's Camille Landphair (11) in their class 2A championship game at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, March 6, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)

Maquoketa Valley's Taya Tucker (20) is fouled by Dike-New Hartford's Paula Gonzalez (23) in their class 2A championship game at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, March 6, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)

Maquoketa Valley's Kennedy Rausch (5) passes in their class 2A championship game with Dike-New Hartford at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, March 6, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)

Maquoketa Valley's Ella Imler (15) puts up a shot under pressure from Dike-New Hartford's Ellary Knock (13) in their class 2A championship game with Dike-New Hartford at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, March 6, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)

Maquoketa Valley's Emerson Whittenbaugh (21) and Dike-New Hartford's Payton Petersen (25) battle for the ball in their class 2A championship game at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, March 6, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)

Maquoketa Valley's Kylie Chesnut (13) dives for the ball in their class 2A championship game with Dike-New Hartford at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, March 6, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)

Maquoketa Valley's Kennedy Rausch (5) guards Dike-New Hartford's Sophia Hoffmann (33) in their class 2A championship game with Dike-New Hartford at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, March 6, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)

Maquoketa Valley's Kylie Chesnut (13) celebrates a call in their class 2A championship game with Dike-New Hartford at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, March 6, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)

Maquoketa Valley's Taya Tucker (20), Maquoketa Valley's Ella Imler (15) and Dike-New Hartford's Payton Petersen (25) go after a rebound in their class 2A championship game at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, March 6, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)

Maquoketa Valley's Kylie Chesnut (13) and Dike-New Hartford's Payton Petersen (25) go up for a rebound in their class 2A championship game at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, March 6, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)

Maquoketa Valley's Ella Imler (15) goes after the ball as Dike-New Hartford's Taylor Kvale (21) looks to pass in their class 2A championship game at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, March 6, 2021. Dike-New Hartford won the game, 47-42. Maquoketa Valley ended their season 25-1. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)

Maquoketa Valley's Taya Tucker (20) and Maquoketa Valley's Kennedy Rausch (5) go after the ball held by Dike-New Hartford's Camille Landphair (11) in their class 2A championship game at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, March 6, 2021.Dike-New Hartford won the game, 47-42. Maquoketa Valley ended their season 25-1. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)

Maquoketa Valley's Taya Tucker (20) and Dike-New Hartford's Payton Petersen (25) go after a rebound in their class 2A championship game at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, March 6, 2021. Dike-New Hartford won the game, 47-42. Maquoketa Valley ended their season 25-1. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)

Maquoketa Valley's Kennedy Rausch (5) prepares to shoot as Dike-New Hartford's Taylor Kvale (21) blocks her in their class 2A championship game at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, March 6, 2021. Dike-New Hartford won the game, 47-42. Maquoketa Valley ended their season 25-1. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)

Dike-New Hartford's Ellary Knock (13) holds onto the ball as Maquoketa Valley's Kennedy Rausch (5) and Maquoketa Valley's Kylie Chesnut (13) try to steal it from her in their class 2A championship game at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, March 6, 2021. Dike-New Hartford won the game, 47-42. Maquoketa Valley ended their season 25-1. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)

Maquoketa Valley's Taya Tucker (20) and Dike-New Hartford's Payton Petersen (25) battle for the ball in their class 2A championship game at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, March 6, 2021. Dike-New Hartford won the game, 47-42. Maquoketa Valley ended their season 25-1. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)

Maquoketa Valley's Emerson Whittenbaugh (21) drives through Dike-New Hartford's Paula Gonzalez (23) and Dike-New Hartford's Ellary Knock (13) on her way to the basket in their class 2A championship game at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, March 6, 2021. Dike-New Hartford won the game, 47-42. Maquoketa Valley ended their season 25-1. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)

Maquoketa Valley's Emerson Whittenbaugh (21) shoots a free throw in their class 2A championship game with Dike-New Hartford at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, March 6, 2021. Dike-New Hartford won the game, 47-42. Maquoketa Valley ended their season 25-1. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)

Maquoketa Valley's Kennedy Rausch (5) goes after the ball as Dike-New Hartford's Sophia Hoffmann (33) looks to pass in their class 2A championship game at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, March 6, 2021. Dike-New Hartford won the game, 47-42. Maquoketa Valley ended their season 25-1.(Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)

Maquoketa Valley's Ella Imler (15) and Maquoketa Valley's Taya Tucker (20) react as the clock runs out in their class 2A championship game with Dike-New Hartford at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, March 6, 2021. Dike-New Hartford won the game, 47-42. Maquoketa Valley ended their season 25-1. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)

Maquoketa Valley's Emerson Whittenbaugh (21) reacts as the clock runs out in their class 2A championship game with Dike-New Hartford at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, March 6, 2021. Dike-New Hartford won the game, 47-42. Maquoketa Valley ended their season 25-1. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)

Maquoketa Valley's Carissa Sabers (10) hugs coach Scot Moenck following their loss in their class 2A championship game with Dike-New Hartford at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, March 6, 2021.Dike-New Hartford won the game, 47-42. Maquoketa Valley ended their season 25-1. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)

Maquoketa Valley players react to their loss in their class 2A championship game with Dike-New Hartford at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, March 6, 2021. Dike-New Hartford won the game, 47-42. Maquoketa Valley ended their season 25-1. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)