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Western Christian beats Cascade 42-35 for Class 2A title

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March 12th, 2016 by admin

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Jesse Jansma scored 15 points and Hull Western Christian gave outgoing coach Jim Eekhoff a record eighth state championship Friday night, beating Cascade 42-35 for the Class 2A title.

Eekhoff prevailed in a matchup with veteran Cascade coach Al Marshall, who also is retiring. It was the first time in a 47-year career that Marshall had a team in the state championship game.

Jansma hit a 3-pointer and scored on a drive late in the first half to put Western Christian (25-2) ahead to stay. The Wolfpack eventually built their lead to nine points, which proved to be enough to hold of Cascade (22-4).

Josh VanLingen added 10 points and nine rebounds for Western Christian and Dustin Marra grabbed 10 rebounds. Cascade’s Devin Green led the Cougars with 17 points.