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Boys State Basketball Tournament begins today

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March 7th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Last week, the girls found out who the best teams in the state were, during the State Basketball Tournament, in Des Moines. This week, it’s the boy’s turn to shine at Wells Faro Area. The action begins today with the Quarterfinals, or, 1st round of play, in Class 1A and 2A. Here’s the schedule:

Class 1A

10:30-a.m. Britt/West Hancock (23-2) vs. IKM-Manning (22-2)

12:15-p.m Danville (24-1) vs. Council Bluffs/St. Albert, (15-9)

2:00-p.m. Grand View Christian (25-1) vs. Paulina/South O’Brien (22-3)

3:45-p.m. Gladbrook/Reinbeck (23-2) vs. Jesup (22-3)

Class 2A

6:35-p.m. Cascade/Western Dubuque (20-3) vs. Osage (20-4)

8:15-p.m. Dike-New Hartford (25-0) vs. Pella Christian (16-9)

Class 2A action resumes Tuesday morning at “The Well,” followed by Quarterfinal play in Class 3A Tuesday afternoon.