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Iowa City, West's Rachael Saunders (13) celebrates their 56-45 victory over Iowa City, City High with her teammates during their 5A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena on Friday, March 2, 2018, in Des Moines.
Iowa City, West's Rachael Saunders (13) celebrates their 56-45 victory over Iowa City, City High with her teammates during their 5A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena on Friday, March 2, 2018, in Des Moines.
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Iowa City West celebrates its 56-45 victory over Iowa City, City High during their 5A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena on Friday, March 2, 2018, in Des Moines.
Iowa City West celebrates its 56-45 victory over Iowa City, City High during their 5A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena on Friday, March 2, 2018, in Des Moines.
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Iowa City West celebrates its 56-45 victory over Iowa City, City High during their 5A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena on Friday, March 2, 2018, in Des Moines.
Iowa City West celebrates its 56-45 victory over Iowa City, City High during their 5A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena on Friday, March 2, 2018, in Des Moines.
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Iowa City, City High is introduced before the first half of their 5A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena on Friday, March 2, 2018, in Des Moines. West takes a 21-16 lead into halftime.
Iowa City, City High is introduced before the first half of their 5A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena on Friday, March 2, 2018, in Des Moines. West takes a 21-16 lead into halftime.
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Iowa City, City High is introduced before the first half of their 5A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena on Friday, March 2, 2018, in Des Moines. West takes a 21-16 lead into halftime.
Iowa City, City High is introduced before the first half of their 5A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena on Friday, March 2, 2018, in Des Moines. West takes a 21-16 lead into halftime.
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Players from Iowa City, City High and West scramble for the ball during the first half of their 5A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena on Friday, March 2, 2018, in Des Moines. West takes a 21-16 lead into halftime.
Players from Iowa City, City High and West scramble for the ball during the first half of their 5A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena on Friday, March 2, 2018, in Des Moines. West takes a 21-16 lead into halftime.
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Iowa City, West's Logan Cook (22) drives around Iowa City, City High's Ashley Joens (10) during the first half of their 5A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena on Friday, March 2, 2018, in Des Moines. West takes a 21-16 lead into halftime.
Iowa City, West's Logan Cook (22) drives around Iowa City, City High's Ashley Joens (10) during the first half of their 5A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena on Friday, March 2, 2018, in Des Moines. West takes a 21-16 lead into halftime.
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Iowa City, West fans cheer during the first half of their 5A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena on Friday, March 2, 2018, in Des Moines. West takes a 21-16 lead into halftime.
Iowa City, West fans cheer during the first half of their 5A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena on Friday, March 2, 2018, in Des Moines. West takes a 21-16 lead into halftime.
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Iowa City, West's Rachael Saunders (13) grabs a loose ball from Iowa City, City High's Aubrey Joens (23) during the first half of their 5A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena on Friday, March 2, 2018, in Des Moines. West takes a 21-16 lead into halftime.
Iowa City, West's Rachael Saunders (13) grabs a loose ball from Iowa City, City High's Aubrey Joens (23) during the first half of their 5A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena on Friday, March 2, 2018, in Des Moines. West takes a 21-16 lead into halftime.
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Iowa City, West coach BJ Mayer yells out a play during the first half of their 5A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena on Friday, March 2, 2018, in Des Moines. West takes a 21-16 lead into halftime.
Iowa City, West coach BJ Mayer yells out a play during the first half of their 5A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena on Friday, March 2, 2018, in Des Moines. West takes a 21-16 lead into halftime.
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Iowa City, City High's Ashley Joens (10) drives around Iowa City, West's Paige Beckner (30) during the first half of their 5A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena on Friday, March 2, 2018, in Des Moines. West takes a 21-16 lead into halftime.
Iowa City, City High's Ashley Joens (10) drives around Iowa City, West's Paige Beckner (30) during the first half of their 5A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena on Friday, March 2, 2018, in Des Moines. West takes a 21-16 lead into halftime.
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Iowa City, West's Lauren Zacharias (4) reacts after hitting a three point shot just before halftime of their 5A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena on Friday, March 2, 2018, in Des Moines. West takes a 21-16 lead into halftime.
Iowa City, West's Lauren Zacharias (4) reacts after hitting a three point shot just before halftime of their 5A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena on Friday, March 2, 2018, in Des Moines. West takes a 21-16 lead into halftime.
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Iowa City, West's Rachael Saunders (13) celebrates a three point shot during the second half of their 5A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena on Friday, March 2, 2018, in Des Moines. West would go on to win 56-45.
Iowa City, West's Rachael Saunders (13) celebrates a three point shot during the second half of their 5A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena on Friday, March 2, 2018, in Des Moines. West would go on to win 56-45.
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Iowa City, West's Emma Koch (24) passes around Iowa City, City High's Rose Nkumu (3) during the second half of their 5A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena on Friday, March 2, 2018, in Des Moines. West would go on to win 56-45.
Iowa City, West's Emma Koch (24) passes around Iowa City, City High's Rose Nkumu (3) during the second half of their 5A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena on Friday, March 2, 2018, in Des Moines. West would go on to win 56-45.
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Iowa City, City High's Ayana Lindsey (4) tries to block Iowa City, City High's Rose Nkumu (3) during the second half of their 5A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena on Friday, March 2, 2018, in Des Moines. West would go on to win 56-45.
Iowa City, City High's Ayana Lindsey (4) tries to block Iowa City, City High's Rose Nkumu (3) during the second half of their 5A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena on Friday, March 2, 2018, in Des Moines. West would go on to win 56-45.
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Iowa City, City High's Ashley Joens (10) drives to the net during the second half of their 5A state championship game against Iowa City, West at Wells Fargo Arena on Friday, March 2, 2018, in Des Moines. West would go on to win 56-45.
Iowa City, City High's Ashley Joens (10) drives to the net during the second half of their 5A state championship game against Iowa City, West at Wells Fargo Arena on Friday, March 2, 2018, in Des Moines. West would go on to win 56-45.
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Iowa City, City High's Ayana Lindsey (4) dives for the ball during the second half of their 5A state championship game against Iowa City, West at Wells Fargo Arena on Friday, March 2, 2018, in Des Moines. West would go on to win 56-45.
Iowa City, City High's Ayana Lindsey (4) dives for the ball during the second half of their 5A state championship game against Iowa City, West at Wells Fargo Arena on Friday, March 2, 2018, in Des Moines. West would go on to win 56-45.
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Iowa City, City High's Aubrey Joens (23) tries to get a shot off during the second half of their 5A state championship game against Iowa City, West at Wells Fargo Arena on Friday, March 2, 2018, in Des Moines. West would go on to win 56-45.
Iowa City, City High's Aubrey Joens (23) tries to get a shot off during the second half of their 5A state championship game against Iowa City, West at Wells Fargo Arena on Friday, March 2, 2018, in Des Moines. West would go on to win 56-45.
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Iowa City, West's Lauren Zacharias (4) drives to the net during the second half of their 5A state championship game against Iowa City, City High at Wells Fargo Arena on Friday, March 2, 2018, in Des Moines. West would go on to win 56-45.
Iowa City, West's Lauren Zacharias (4) drives to the net during the second half of their 5A state championship game against Iowa City, City High at Wells Fargo Arena on Friday, March 2, 2018, in Des Moines. West would go on to win 56-45.
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Iowa City, West fans cheer during the second half of their 5A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena on Friday, March 2, 2018, in Des Moines. West would go on to win 56-45.
Iowa City, West fans cheer during the second half of their 5A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena on Friday, March 2, 2018, in Des Moines. West would go on to win 56-45.
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Iowa City, West's Lauren Zacharias (4) talks to Iowa City, West's Emma Kock (24) before she takes a free throw during the second half of their 5A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena on Friday, March 2, 2018, in Des Moines. West would go on to win 56-45.
Iowa City, West's Lauren Zacharias (4) talks to Iowa City, West's Emma Kock (24) before she takes a free throw during the second half of their 5A state championship game at Wells Fargo Arena on Friday, March 2, 2018, in Des Moines. West would go on to win 56-45.
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