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Photos: Iowa City West slides by Indianola to advance to title game

Members of the Iowa City West girls basketball team celebrate a win over Indianola during the 5A semifinal game at the girls state basketball tournament on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
Members of the Iowa City West girls basketball team celebrate a win over Indianola during the 5A semifinal game at the girls state basketball tournament on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
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Members of the Iowa City West girls basketball team celebrate a win over Indianola during the 5A semifinal game at the girls state basketball tournament on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
Members of the Iowa City West girls basketball team celebrate a win over Indianola during the 5A semifinal game at the girls state basketball tournament on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
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Iowa City West junior Cailyn Morgan launches a shot over the reach of Indianola senior Grace Berg during the 5A semifinal game at the girls state basketball tournament on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
Iowa City West junior Cailyn Morgan launches a shot over the reach of Indianola senior Grace Berg during the 5A semifinal game at the girls state basketball tournament on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
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Iowa City West senior Rachael Saunders drives to the basket around Indianola senior Grace Berg during the 5A semifinal game at the girls state basketball tournament on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
Iowa City West senior Rachael Saunders drives to the basket around Indianola senior Grace Berg during the 5A semifinal game at the girls state basketball tournament on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
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Members of the Iowa City West student section cheer against Indianola during the 5A semifinal game at the girls state basketball tournament on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
Members of the Iowa City West student section cheer against Indianola during the 5A semifinal game at the girls state basketball tournament on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
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Indianola junior Maggie McGraw, right, drives around Iowa City West senior Paige Beckner during the 5A semifinal game at the girls state basketball tournament on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
Indianola junior Maggie McGraw, right, drives around Iowa City West senior Paige Beckner during the 5A semifinal game at the girls state basketball tournament on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
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An Indianola cheerleader does backflips across the court during a break in action against Iowa City West during the 5A semifinal game at the girls state basketball tournament on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
An Indianola cheerleader does backflips across the court during a break in action against Iowa City West during the 5A semifinal game at the girls state basketball tournament on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
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Iowa City West girls head basketball coach BJ Mayer reacts to a play against Indianola during the 5A semifinal game at the girls state basketball tournament on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
Iowa City West girls head basketball coach BJ Mayer reacts to a play against Indianola during the 5A semifinal game at the girls state basketball tournament on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
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A young Indianola fan cheers in the first half against Iowa City West during the 5A semifinal game at the girls state basketball tournament on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
A young Indianola fan cheers in the first half against Iowa City West during the 5A semifinal game at the girls state basketball tournament on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
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Indianola junior Maggie McGraw floats a shot into the basket against Iowa City West during the 5A semifinal game at the girls state basketball tournament on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
Indianola junior Maggie McGraw floats a shot into the basket against Iowa City West during the 5A semifinal game at the girls state basketball tournament on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
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Indianola senior Liza Lathrum pulls down a defensive rebound ahead of Iowa City West senior Logan Cook during the 5A semifinal game at the girls state basketball tournament on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
Indianola senior Liza Lathrum pulls down a defensive rebound ahead of Iowa City West senior Logan Cook during the 5A semifinal game at the girls state basketball tournament on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
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Indianola senior Grace Berg knocks the ball away from Iowa City West freshman Matayia Tellis during the 5A semifinal game at the girls state basketball tournament on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
Indianola senior Grace Berg knocks the ball away from Iowa City West freshman Matayia Tellis during the 5A semifinal game at the girls state basketball tournament on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
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Members of the Storm Lake High School dance team perform during halftime of the 5A semifinal game at the girls state basketball tournament on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
Members of the Storm Lake High School dance team perform during halftime of the 5A semifinal game at the girls state basketball tournament on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
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Iowa City West junior Emma Koch drives the lane as Indianola senior Grace Berg covers her during the 5A semifinal game at the girls state basketball tournament on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
Iowa City West junior Emma Koch drives the lane as Indianola senior Grace Berg covers her during the 5A semifinal game at the girls state basketball tournament on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
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Iowa City West junior Lauren Zacharias cuts back ahead of Indianola's Grace Berg during the 5A semifinal game at the girls state basketball tournament on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
Iowa City West junior Lauren Zacharias cuts back ahead of Indianola's Grace Berg during the 5A semifinal game at the girls state basketball tournament on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
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Iowa City West junior Cailyn Morgan launches a shot over the reach of Indianola senior Grace Berg during the 5A semifinal game at the girls state basketball tournament on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
Iowa City West junior Cailyn Morgan launches a shot over the reach of Indianola senior Grace Berg during the 5A semifinal game at the girls state basketball tournament on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
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Members of the Iowa City West girls basketball team celebrate a win over Indianola during the 5A semifinal game at the girls state basketball tournament on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
Members of the Iowa City West girls basketball team celebrate a win over Indianola during the 5A semifinal game at the girls state basketball tournament on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
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