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Three Area Boys Basketball Teams Headed to State Tournament

Photo of Mark Simpson Mark Simpson Follow on X Send an email Last Updated: March 2, 2026
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Three area high schools qualified for the Class 2A boys basketball State Tournament on Saturday night as Union, Grundy Center and Aplington-Parkersburg each won Substate Finals.

Union edged Pella Christian, 61-60. The Knights’ Tate Van Dyke hit a game-winning jumper with 14 seconds remaining.

Grundy Center defeated Dyersville Beckman, 56-44. The Spartans win marks the third straight season they’ve reached the State Tournament.

And Aplington-Parkersburg outlasted Cascade in double overtime, 75-68.

Meanwhile, tonight in high school postseason boys basketball, berths to the Class 3A State Tournament will be determined as Substate Finals take place.

 

Photo of Mark Simpson Mark Simpson Follow on X Send an email Last Updated: March 2, 2026
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Mark Simpson

Mark Simpson hosts 'Maximum Mornings', weekdays 6-8a, on 1650-102.3 The Fan. He also contributes to news and sports at CedarValleyNow.com.
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