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CLASS A

1st

Mount Vernon HS, Mount Vernon, Luke Maddock “The Perfect Game for Senior Night”

2nd

Benton Community HS, Van Horne, Jessica Heilman “Anxious Anticipation”

3rd

Benton Community HS, Van Horne, Kristen Skow “Practice to Achieve”

Honorable Mention

Mount Vernon HS, Mount Vernon, Lexi Kelly “Crazy Comeback Sends Team to State”

CLASS B

1st

Marion HS, Marion, Savannah Guyer “Livingtons’ last look”

2nd

Davenport North HS, Davenport, Tyler White “On-field highlights spark season scores”

3rd

Marion HS, Marion, Gage Miskimen “First Fall for Freshies”

Honorable Mention

Marion HS, Marion, DeShaun Quinn “Freshman’s Got Game”

CLASS C

1st

Johnston HS, Johnston, Alaina Lampe “Post season GBB”

2nd

Iowa City West HS, Iowa City, Aileen Weeks “Storm the court”

3rd

Johnston HS, Johnston, Abbie Craig “Lion King”

Honorable Mention

Johnston HS, Johnston, Abbie Craig “You Know”