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Nikes Advance to State Semifinal

Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame Nikes celebrate their 78-60 victory over Central Lyon in the Class-1A Quarterfinal at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines Monday. Nikes will meet Newel-Fonda in the Semifinal Wednesday night.
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Notre Dame Nikes celebrate their 78-60 victory over Central Lyon in the Class-1A Quarterfinal at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines Monday. Nikes will meet Newell-Fonda in the Semifinal Wednesday night.
Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame’s Kori Mesecher shoots over Central Lyon’s Mattie Knobloch in the Class-1A Quarterfinal at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines Monday. Notre Dame defeated Central Lyon, 78-60.
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Notre Dame’s Kori Mesecher shoots over Central Lyon’s Mattie Knobloch in the Class-1A Quarterfinal at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines Monday. Notre Dame defeated Central Lyon, 78-60.
Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame’s Riley Kilbride (left) fights for the ball with Central Lyon’s Ivy Sieperda (3) in the Class-1A Quarterfinal at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines Monday. Notre Dame defeated Central Lyon, 78-60.
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Notre Dame’s Riley Kilbride (left) fights for the ball with Central Lyon’s Ivy Sieperda (3) in the Class-1A Quarterfinal at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines Monday. Notre Dame defeated Central Lyon, 78-60.
Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame Fans cheer their team on in the Class-1A Quarterfinal against Central Lyon at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines Monday. Notre Dame defeated Central Lyon, 78-60.
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Notre Dame Fans cheer their team on in the Class-1A Quarterfinal against Central Lyon at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines Monday. Notre Dame defeated Central Lyon, 78-60.
Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame’s Johanna Myers shoots around Central Lyon’s Mattie Knobloch in the Class-1A Quarterfinal at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines Monday. Notre Dame defeated Central Lyon, 78-60.
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Notre Dame’s Johanna Myers shoots around Central Lyon’s Mattie Knobloch in the Class-1A Quarterfinal at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines Monday. Notre Dame defeated Central Lyon, 78-60.
Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame’s Taylor Hickey drives toward the lane in the Class-1A Quarterfinal at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines Monday. Notre Dame defeated Central Lyon, 78-60.
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Notre Dame’s Taylor Hickey drives toward the lane in the Class-1A Quarterfinal at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines Monday. Notre Dame defeated Central Lyon, 78-60.
Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame’s Alyssa Schwartz looks to pass against Central Lyon in the Class-1A Quarterfinal at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines Monday. Notre Dame defeated Central Lyon, 78-60.
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Notre Dame’s Alyssa Schwartz looks to pass against Central Lyon in the Class-1A Quarterfinal at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines Monday. Notre Dame defeated Central Lyon, 78-60.
Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame’s Courtney Coffin brings the ball down court against Central Lyon in the Class-1A Quarterfinal at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines Monday. Notre Dame defeated Central Lyon, 78-60.
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Notre Dame’s Courtney Coffin brings the ball down court against Central Lyon in the Class-1A Quarterfinal at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines Monday. Notre Dame defeated Central Lyon, 78-60.
Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame’s bench enjoys a lighter moment in the fourth quarter of Class-1A Quarterfinal at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines Monday. Left to right: Jayla Kreiss, Dee Dee Gilbert, Courtney Abolt, Alyssa Schwartz, Gabrielle Koelker.
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Notre Dame’s bench enjoys a lighter moment in the fourth quarter of Class-1A Quarterfinal at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines Monday. Left to right: Jayla Kreiss, Dee Dee Gilbert, Courtney Abolt, Alyssa Schwartz, Gabrielle Koelker.
Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame’s Gabrielle Koelker drives past Central Lyon’s Ivy Sieperda (3) in the Class-1A Quarterfinal at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines Monday. Notre Dame defeated Central Lyon, 78-60.
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Notre Dame’s Gabrielle Koelker drives past Central Lyon’s Ivy Sieperda (3) in the Class-1A Quarterfinal at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines Monday. Notre Dame defeated Central Lyon, 78-60.
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Regina Halts WB’s Run at State, 69-38

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Seniors Da’Shon Johnson and Clay Siefken embrace near the end of their Substate game against Iowa City Region Saturday night in Muscatine. Regina defeated West Burlington, 69-33.
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West Burlington Seniors Da’Shon Johnson and Clay Siefken embrace near the end of their Substate game against Iowa City Region Saturday night in Muscatine. Regina defeated West Burlington, 69-38.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Tate Snodgrass (51) goes to the basket around Regina’s Ethan Suchomel (10) and Drew Cook (22) during the Substate game Saturday night in Muscatine. Regina defeated West Burlington, 69-33.
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West Burlington’s Tate Snodgrass (51) goes to the basket around Regina’s Ethan Suchomel (10) and Drew Cook (22) during the Substate game Saturday night in Muscatine. Regina defeated West Burlington, 69-38.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Tyson Abbott takes it the basket against Iowa City Regina during the Substate game Saturday night in Muscatine. Regina defeated West Burlington, 69-33.
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West Burlington’s Tyson Abbott takes it the basket against Iowa City Regina during the Substate game Saturday night in Muscatine. Regina defeated West Burlington, 69-38.
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Falcons One Game Away from State

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Fans empty the stands to congratulate their boys’ basketball team after they defeated Highland, 45-44 in the District-10 final in Mt. Pleasant Tuesday night. West Burlington will meet Iowa City Regina in Substate at Muscatine Saturday. The winner goes to the State tournament.
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West Burlington Fans empty the stands to congratulate their boys’ basketball team after they defeated Highland, 45-44 in the District-10 final in Mt. Pleasant Tuesday night. West Burlington will meet Iowa City Regina in Substate at Muscatine Saturday. The winner goes to the State tournament.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s De’Shon Johnson hits a clutch free throw in closing seconds to give the Falcons a one point victory, 45-44, over Highland in the District-10 Final in Mt. Pleasant Tuesday night.
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West Burlington’s De’Shon Johnson hits a clutch free throw in closing seconds to give the Falcons a one point victory, 45-44, over Highland in the District-10 Final in Mt. Pleasant Tuesday night.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Head Coach Ryan Shelman talks to his players during a timeout in the District-10 final in Mt. Pleasant Tuesday night. West Burlington defeated Highland, 45-44.
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West Burlington Head Coach Ryan Shelman talks to his players during a timeout in the District-10 final in Mt. Pleasant Tuesday night. West Burlington defeated Highland, 45-44.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Tate Snodgrass takes the ball to the basket against Highland in the District-10 final in Mt. Pleasant Tuesday night. West Burlington defeated Highland, 45-44.
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West Burlington’s Tate Snodgrass takes the ball to the basket against Highland in the District-10 final in Mt. Pleasant Tuesday night. West Burlington defeated Highland, 45-44.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Clay Siefken (41) shoots over Highland’s Tereze Lanfair in the District-10 final in Mt. Pleasant Tuesday night. West Burlington defeated Highland, 45-44.
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West Burlington’s Clay Siefken (41) shoots over Highland’s Tereze Lanfair in the District-10 final in Mt. Pleasant Tuesday night. West Burlington defeated Highland, 45-44.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington student section cheers for their team during the District-10 final in Mt. Pleasant Tuesday night. West Burlington defeated Highland, 45-44.
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West Burlington student section cheers for their team during the District-10 final in Mt. Pleasant Tuesday night. West Burlington defeated Highland, 45-44.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Rooks DeRosear (5) drives toward the lane against Highland in the District-10 final in Mt. Pleasant Tuesday night. West Burlington defeated Highland, 45-44.
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West Burlington’s Rooks DeRosear (5) drives toward the lane against Highland in the District-10 final in Mt. Pleasant Tuesday night. West Burlington defeated Highland, 45-44.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s De’Shon Johnson finds the going tough against Highland in the District-10 final in Mt. Pleasant Tuesday night. West Burlington defeated Highland, 45-44.
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West Burlington’s De’Shon Johnson finds the going tough against Highland in the District-10 final in Mt. Pleasant Tuesday night. West Burlington defeated Highland, 45-44.
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Nikes Advance to Regional Final

Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame’s Kori Mesecher drives the lane against Holy Trinity in the Region-6 Semifinal Friday night at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated Holy Trinity, 100-50.
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Notre Dame’s Kori Mesecher drives the lane against Holy Trinity in the Region-6 Semifinal Friday night at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated Holy Trinity, 100-50.
Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame’s Riley Kilbride (left) fights for the ball with Holy Trinity’s Allison Sporkman (right) in the Region-6 Semifinal Friday night at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated Holy Trinity, 100-50.
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Notre Dame’s Riley Kilbride (left) fights for the ball with Holy Trinity’s Allison Sporkman (right) in the Region-6 Semifinal Friday night at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated Holy Trinity, 100-50.
Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame’s Taylor Hickey (32) goes to the basket past Holy Trinity’s Brett Schneider (14) in the Region-6 Semifinal Friday night at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated Holy Trinity, 100-50.
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Notre Dame’s Taylor Hickey (32) goes to the basket past Holy Trinity’s Brett Schneider (14) in the Region-6 Semifinal Friday night at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated Holy Trinity, 100-50.
Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame’s Johanna Myers takes the ball to the basket against Holy Trinity in the Region-6 Semifinal Friday night at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated Holy Trinity, 100-50.
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Notre Dame’s Johanna Myers takes the ball to the basket against Holy Trinity in the Region-6 Semifinal Friday night at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated Holy Trinity, 100-50.
Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame’s Alyssa Schwartz shoots a three against Holy Trinity in the Region-6 Semifinal Friday night at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated Holy Trinity, 100-50.
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Notre Dame’s Alyssa Schwartz shoots a three against Holy Trinity in the Region-6 Semifinal Friday night at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated Holy Trinity, 100-50.
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Falcons Advance to District-10 Final

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Fans erupt after the Falcons defeated Notre Dame, 70-65, in the District-10 Semifinal at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington.
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West Burlington Fans erupt after the Falcons defeated Notre Dame, 70-65, in the District-10 Semifinal at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Caleb Hoenig sinks a three against Notre Dame in the District-10 Semifinal at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 70-65.
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West Burlington’s Caleb Hoenig sinks a three against Notre Dame in the District-10 Semifinal at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 70-65.
Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame’s Jeff Giannettino guides the ball to the basket against West Burlington in the District-10 Semifinal at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 70-65.
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Notre Dame’s Jeff Giannettino guides the ball to the basket against West Burlington in the District-10 Semifinal at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 70-65.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Jarod Fogle (11) drives past Notre Dame’s Spencer Ferguson in the District-10 Semifinal at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 70-65.
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West Burlington’s Jarod Fogle (11) drives past Notre Dame’s Spencer Ferguson in the District-10 Semifinal at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 70-65.
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Tiger’s after Game Presentation Touches Hearts

Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame’s Johanna Myers (right) is brought to tears after New London Teammates presented her with an autographed t-shirt supporting her father Jim Myers’ battle with cancer.
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Notre Dame’s Johanna Myers (right) is brought to tears after New London Teammates presented her with an autographed t-shirt supporting her father Jim Myers’ battle with cancer.
Photo by Dan Hockett New London Teammates Victoria Noel (21) and Paetyn Prottsman (right) present Notre Dame’s Johanna Myers (left) with an autographed t-shirt supporting her father Jim Myers’ battle with cancer.
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New London Teammates Victoria Noel (21) and Paetyn Prottsman (right) present Notre Dame’s Johanna Myers (left) with an autographed t-shirt supporting her father Jim Myers’ battle with cancer.
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Notre Dame Advances over New London, 84-20

Nikes’ Courtney Coffin scores over 1000 career points
Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame’s Gabrielle Koelker goes to the basket against New London in the Region-6 Quarterfinal Tuesday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated New London, 84-20.
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Notre Dame’s Gabrielle Koelker goes to the basket against New London in the Region-6 Quarterfinal Tuesday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated New London, 84-20.
Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame’s Riley Kilbride goes to the basket against New London in the Region-6 Quarterfinal Tuesday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated New London, 84-20.
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Notre Dame’s Riley Kilbride goes to the basket against New London in the Region-6 Quarterfinal Tuesday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated New London, 84-20.
Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame’s Courtney Coffin scores her 1001st career point with a 3-pointer from the top of the key against New London in the Region-6 Quarterfinal Tuesday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated New London, 84-20.
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Notre Dame’s Courtney Coffin scores her 1001st career point with a 3-pointer from the top of the key against New London in the Region-6 Quarterfinal Tuesday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated New London, 84-20.
Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame’s Taylor Hickey takes it to the basket against New London in the Region-6 Quarterfinal Tuesday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated New London, 84-20.
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Notre Dame’s Taylor Hickey takes it to the basket against New London in the Region-6 Quarterfinal Tuesday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated New London, 84-20.
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Falcons advance to District 10 Semifinal

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Jarod Fogle passes the ball between Columbus’ Ruben Paz (35) and Chase Finke (left) in the District 10 Quarterfinal Monday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Columbus, 90-76.
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West Burlington’s Jarod Fogle passes the ball between Columbus’ Ruben Paz (35) and Chase Finke (left) in the District 10 Quarterfinal Monday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Columbus, 90-76.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Caleb Hoenig shoots a three against Columbus in the District 10 Quarterfinal Monday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Columbus, 90-76.
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West Burlington’s Caleb Hoenig shoots a three against Columbus in the District 10 Quarterfinal Monday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Columbus, 90-76.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s De’shon Johnson goes to the basket against Columbus in the District 10 Quarterfinal Monday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Columbus, 90-76.
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West Burlington’s De’shon Johnson goes to the basket against Columbus in the District 10 Quarterfinal Monday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Columbus, 90-76.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Clayton Siefken goes to the basket against Columbus in the District 10 Quarterfinal Monday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Columbus, 90-76.
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West Burlington’s Clayton Siefken goes to the basket against Columbus in the District 10 Quarterfinal Monday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Columbus, 90-76.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Rooks Derosear shoots a three against Columbus in the District 10 Quarterfinal Monday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Columbus, 90-76.
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West Burlington’s Rooks Derosear shoots a three against Columbus in the District 10 Quarterfinal Monday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Columbus, 90-76.
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Bears Tame Lions, 66-62

Photo by Dan Hockett Danville’s Kolton Jackson shoots over Lone Tree’s Jovonte Squiers during SE Iowa Super Conference shootout Friday night at Southeastern Community College. Danville defeated Lone Tree, 66-62.
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Danville’s Kolton Jackson shoots over Lone Tree’s Jovonte Squiers during SE Iowa Super Conference shootout Friday night at Southeastern Community College. Danville defeated Lone Tree, 66-62.
Photo by Dan Hockett Danville’s Mitch Martin (44) shoots over Lone Tree defenders during SE Iowa Super Conference shootout Friday night at Southeastern Community College. Danville defeated Lone Tree, 66-62.
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Danville’s Mitch Martin (44) shoots over Lone Tree defenders during SE Iowa Super Conference shootout Friday night at Southeastern Community College. Danville defeated Lone Tree, 66-62.
Photo by Dan Hockett Danville’s Mason Speer takes the ball to the basket against Lone Tree during SE Iowa Super Conference shootout Friday night at Southeastern Community College. Danville defeated Lone Tree, 66-62.
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Danville’s Mason Speer takes the ball to the basket against Lone Tree during SE Iowa Super Conference shootout Friday night at Southeastern Community College. Danville defeated Lone Tree, 66-62.
Photo by Dan Hockett Danville’s Connor Hoelzen (42) shoots over Lone Tree’s Jovonte Squiers during SE Iowa Super Conference shootout Friday night at Southeastern Community College. Danville defeated Lone Tree, 66-62.
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Danville’s Connor Hoelzen (42) shoots over Lone Tree’s Jovonte Squiers during SE Iowa Super Conference shootout Friday night at Southeastern Community College. Danville defeated Lone Tree, 66-62.
Photo by Dan Hockett Danville fans celebrate Connor Hoelzen scoring his 1,000th point against Lone Tree during SE Iowa Super Conference shootout Friday night at Southeastern Community College. Danville defeated Lone Tree, 66-62.
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Danville fans celebrate Connor Hoelzen scoring his 1,000th point against Lone Tree during SE Iowa Super Conference shootout Friday night at Southeastern Community College. Danville defeated Lone Tree, 66-62.
Photo by Dan Hockett Danville’s Hunter Peebler (45) shoots against Lone Tree during SE Iowa Super Conference shootout Friday night at Southeastern Community College. Danville defeated Lone Tree, 66-62.
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Danville’s Hunter Peebler (45) shoots against Lone Tree during SE Iowa Super Conference shootout Friday night at Southeastern Community College. Danville defeated Lone Tree, 66-62.
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Nikes Hush Huskies, 47-45

Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame’s Spencer Ferguson (14) shoots past Highland’s Bill Burton (2) during SE Iowa Super Conference shootout Friday night at Southeastern Community College. Notre Dame defeated Highland, 47-45.
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Notre Dame’s Spencer Ferguson (14) shoots past Highland’s Bill Burton (2) during SE Iowa Super Conference shootout Friday night at Southeastern Community College. Notre Dame defeated Highland, 47-45.
Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame’s Jeff Giannettion takes the ball to the basket against Hightland during SE Iowa Super Conference shootout Friday night at Southeastern Community College. Notre Dame defeated Highland, 47-45.
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Notre Dame’s Jeff Giannettio takes the ball to the basket against Hightland during SE Iowa Super Conference shootout Friday night at Southeastern Community College. Notre Dame defeated Highland, 47-45.
Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame’s Logan Hoscheck shoots a free throw against Hightland during SE Iowa Super Conference shootout Friday night at Southeastern Community College. Notre Dame defeated Highland, 47-45.
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Notre Dame’s Logan Hoscheck shoots a free throw against Hightland during SE Iowa Super Conference shootout Friday night at Southeastern Community College. Notre Dame defeated Highland, 47-45.
Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame’s David Earhart (42) looks to pass the ball against Hightland during SE Iowa Super Conference shootout Friday night at Southeastern Community College. Notre Dame defeated Highland, 47-45.
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Notre Dame’s David Earhart (42) looks to pass the ball against Hightland during SE Iowa Super Conference shootout Friday night at Southeastern Community College. Notre Dame defeated Highland, 47-45.