High School Basketball: Wildcats and Lynx Eliminated in Class A Semifinals
In the Class A semifinals held in Cedar Falls, Iowa, on Thursday afternoon, the Maquoketa Valley Wildcats lost to Woodbury Central with a score of 43-14, and the North Linn Lynx fell to West Sioux 52-21, with both teams unable…
Cedar Rapids Waterloo Iowa City & Dubuque, IA, November 12, 2026 — The Class A state basketball tournament semifinals concluded Thursday afternoon in Cedar Falls, Iowa, with two local teams, the Maquoketa Valley Wildcats and the North Linn Lynx, seeing their seasons end. Both squads faced tough competition and were unable to advance to the championship game.
The Maquoketa Valley Wildcats’ bid for a state title was halted by Woodbury Central. In the contest played on Thursday afternoon, the Wildcats were defeated with a final score of 43-14. Reports indicate that Maquoketa Valley struggled to match the performance of their opponents throughout the game.
Similarly, the North Linn Lynx also exited the tournament in the semifinal round. The Lynx faced West Sioux and were ultimately outplayed, losing by a score of 52-21. The margin of victory suggests that West Sioux maintained control of the game, preventing North Linn from mounting a significant comeback.
Both Maquoketa Valley and North Linn were participants in the Class A semifinals. The results mean neither team will compete for the state championship, concluding their respective tournament runs in the penultimate stage. The specific details of game progression or key plays were not provided beyond the final scores and the general statement that both teams were unable to keep pace with their opponents.
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