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Two area girls basketball teams play at State Tournament today

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Mark Simpson Last Updated: March 3, 2026

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It’s day two of the high school girls State Basketball Tournament in Des Moines and two area schools are among those in action.

In a Class 4A quarterfinal,

7-seed Waverly-Shell Rock (22-1) takes on 2-seed Dallas Center-Grimes (21-2) at 11:45 a.m.

In a Class 2A quarterfinal,

4-seed Denver (22-2) plays 5-seed Emmetsburg (23-2) at 8:30.

In a Class 1A quarterfinal on Wednesday,

4-seed Dunkerton (22-2) goes against 5-seed Lynnville-Sully (24-0) at 3:15.

Mark Simpson Last Updated: March 3, 2026

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