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Photos: Maquoketa Valley vs. Nodaway Valley, Iowa Class 2A girls’ state basketball semifinals
Mar. 5, 2021 11:46 am, Updated: Mar. 5, 2021 12:04 pm
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Maquoketa Valley teammates celebrate their win in their class 2A semifinal game with Nodaway Valley at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 5, 2021. Maquoketa Valley won the game, 47-45. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Players leave a space for teammate Anna Nefzger as they are introduced before their class 2A semifinal game at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 5, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Maquoketa Valley's Emerson Whittenbaugh (left) and Ella Imler (right) show off their tattoos following their class 2A quarterfinal game with Nodaway Valley at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. The butterflies commemorate their friend and teammate, Anna Nefzger of Manchester, who died in an ATV accident in 2016. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Maquoketa Valley's Carissa Sabers (10) is introduced before their class 2A semifinal game at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 5, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Maquoketa Valley and Nodaway Valley players scramble for the ball in their class 2A semifinal game at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 5, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Maquoketa Valley's Emerson Whittenbaugh (21) grabs a rebound in their class 2A semifinal game with Nodaway Valley at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 5, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Maquoketa Valley's Taya Tucker (20) passes overtop Nodaway Valley's Lexi Shike (31) in their class 2A semifinal game at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 5, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Maquoketa Valley's Kylie Chesnut (13) puts up a shot under pressure from Nodaway Valley's Corinne Bond (33) in their class 2A semifinal game at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 5, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Wolverines coach Brian Eisbach encourages Nodaway Valley players in their class 2A semifinal game with Maquoketa Valley at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 5, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Maquoketa Valley's Emerson Whittenbaugh (21) tries to steal the ball from Nodaway Valley's Lexi Shike (31) in the second quarter in their class 2A semifinal game at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 5, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Maquoketa Valley's Carissa Sabers (10) shoots a three-pointer in their class 2A semifinal game with Nodaway Valley at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 5, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Maquoketa Valley's Kennedy Rausch (5) guards Nodaway Valley's Lexi Shike (31) in their class 2A semifinal game at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 5, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Maquoketa Valley's Emerson Whittenbaugh (21) drives up the court in their class 2A semifinal game at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 5, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Maquoketa Valley's Carissa Sabers (10) shoots a three-pointer in their class 2A semifinal game at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 5, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Maquoketa Valley's Emerson Whittenbaugh (21) puts up a shot under pressure from Nodaway Valley's Corinne Bond (33) in their class 2A semifinal game at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 5, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
\Maquoketa Valley's Taya Tucker (20) shoots from overtop Nodaway Valley's Lexi Shike (31) in their class 2A semifinal game at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 5, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Maquoketa Valley's Carissa Sabers (10) guards Nodaway Valley's Lindsey Davis (23) in their class 2A semifinal game at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 5, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Maquoketa Valley's Emerson Whittenbaugh (21) shoots under pressure from Nodaway Valley's Lexi Shike (31) in the first quarter in their class 2A semifinal game at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 5, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Maquoketa Valley's Taya Tucker (20) and Maquoketa Valley's Kennedy Rausch (5) help up Maquoketa Valley's Emerson Whittenbaugh (21) after she charged past the baseline in their class 2A semifinal game at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 5, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Maquoketa Valley's Taya Tucker (20) dodges Nodaway Valley's Maddax DeVault (13) in their class 2A semifinal game at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 5, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Maquoketa Valley's Taya Tucker (20) shoots a free throw in their class 2A semifinal game at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 5, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Maquoketa Valley's Ella Imler (15) looks to pass in their class 2A semifinal game at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 5, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Nodaway Valley's Corinne Bond (33) guards Maquoketa Valley's Emerson Whittenbaugh (21) as she shoots in the first quarter in their class 2A semifinal game at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 5, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Nodaway Valley's Macy Kuhns (25), Maquoketa Valley's Ella Imler (15) and Nodaway Valley's Lindsey Davis (23) go after a rebound in their class 2A semifinal game at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 5, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Maquoketa Valley's Emerson Whittenbaugh (21) gets blocked in by Maquoketa Valley's Haley Ronnebaum (25) and Maquoketa Valley's Isabel Imler (33) in the first quarter in their class 2A semifinal game at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 5, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Maquoketa Valley's Emerson Whittenbaugh (21) grabs a rebound under pressure from Nodaway Valley's Lindsey Davis (23) in the first quarter in their class 2A semifinal game at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 5, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Maquoketa Valley's Emerson Whittenbaugh (21) looks to pass under pressure from Nodaway Valley's Lindsey Davis (23) in their class 2A semifinal game at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 5, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Maquoketa Valley's Kennedy Rausch (5) shoots in their class 2A semifinal game at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 5, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Maquoketa Valley's Ella Imler (15) guards the ball from Nodaway Valley's Lindsey Davis (23) and Nodaway Valley's Macy Kuhns (25) in the first quarter in their class 2A semifinal game at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 5, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Maquoketa Valley's Emerson Whittenbaugh (21) charges through Nodaway Valley's Maddax DeVault (13) and Nodaway Valley's Lindsey Davis (23) on her way to the basket in their class 2A semifinal game at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 5, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Maquoketa Valley's Taya Tucker (20) celebrates a call in their class 2A semifinal game at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 5, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Maquoketa Valley's Ella Imler (15) drives past Nodaway Valley's Macy Kuhns (25) in their class 2A semifinal game at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 5, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Maquoketa Valley's Ella Imler (15) passes the ball in their class 2A semifinal game with Nodaway Valley at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 5, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Maquoketa Valley's Emerson Whittenbaugh (21) looks to pass around Nodaway Valley's Lindsey Davis (23) in the second quarter in their class 2A semifinal game at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 5, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Maquoketa Valley's Ella Imler (15) hands onto the ball under pressure from Nodaway Valley's Lindsey Davis (23) and Nodaway Valley's Macy Kuhns (25) in the second quarter in their class 2A semifinal game at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 5, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Maquoketa Valley's Emerson Whittenbaugh (21) runs up the court after scoring in their class 2A semifinal game with Nodaway Valley at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 5, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Maquoketa Valley's Ella Imler (15) passes around Nodaway Valley's Corinne Bond (33) and Nodaway Valley's Macy Kuhns (25) in the first quarter in their class 2A semifinal game at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 5, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Maquoketa Valley's Taya Tucker (20) guards Nodaway Valley's Lindsey Davis (23) in the first quarter in their class 2A semifinal game at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 5, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Nodaway Valley's Lindsey Davis (23) passes under pressure from Maquoketa Valley's Kennedy Rausch (5) and Maquoketa Valley's Ella Imler (15) in the first quarter in their class 2A semifinal game at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 5, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Wildcats coach Scot Moenck encourages players in the first quarter in their class 2A semifinal game with Nodaway Valley at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 5, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Maquoketa Valley's Kennedy Rausch (5) helps up Maquoketa Valley's Carissa Sabers (10) in their class 2A semifinal game with Nodaway Valley at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 5, 2021. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Wildcats fans hold up signs in the final seconds in their class 2A semifinal game with Nodaway Valley at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 5, 2021. Maquoketa Valley won the game, 47-45. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Maquoketa Valley's Taya Tucker (20) blocks a pass intended for Nodaway Valley's Maddax DeVault (13) in the final six seconds in their class 2A semifinal game at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 5, 2021. Maquoketa Valley won the game, 47-45. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Maquoketa Valley's Kylie Chesnut (13), Maquoketa Valley's Kennedy Rausch (5) and Maquoketa Valley's Emerson Whittenbaugh (21) celebrate their win in their class 2A semifinal game with Nodaway Valley at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 5, 2021. Maquoketa Valley won the game, 47-45. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Maquoketa Valley's Emerson Whittenbaugh (21), Maquoketa Valley's Kennedy Rausch (5) and Maquoketa Valley's Kylie Chesnut (13) celebrate their win in their class 2A semifinal game with Nodaway Valley at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 5, 2021. Maquoketa Valley won the game, 47-45. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Maquoketa Valley teammates celebrate their win in their class 2A semifinal game with Nodaway Valley at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 5, 2021. Maquoketa Valley won the game, 47-45. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Maquoketa Valley teammates celebrate their win in their class 2A semifinal game with Nodaway Valley at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 5, 2021. Maquoketa Valley won the game, 47-45. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Superintendent Dave Hoeger throws his binder to the floor in celebration as he enters the Wildcats' locker room folloiwng their win over Nodaway Valley in their class 2A semifinal game at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 5, 2021. Maquoketa Valley won the game, 47-45. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Superintendent Dave Hoeger celebrates with Wildcats players following their win over Nodaway Valley in their class 2A semifinal game at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 5, 2021. Maquoketa Valley won the game, 47-45. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Superintendent Dave Hoeger celebrates with Wildcats players following their win over Nodaway Valley in their class 2A semifinal game at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 5, 2021. Maquoketa Valley won the game, 47-45. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Superintendent Dave Hoeger celebrates with Wildcats teammates following their win over Nodaway Valley in their class 2A semifinal game at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 5, 2021. Maquoketa Valley won the game, 47-45. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Maquoketa Valley's Emerson Whittenbaugh (21) celebrates their win with coach Scot Moenck in their class 2A semifinal with Nodaway Valley at the IGHSAU State Basketball Tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 5, 2021. Maquoketa Valley won the game, 47-45. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
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