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<p><strong>MARION -- </strong>In an early-season matchup of two state-qualifying teams from Class 4A last season, Cedar Falls fought off Linn-Mar to seal the 69-65 victory on the road. [player_tooltip player_id='2114707' first='Karson' last='Rains'] led all scorers with 23 for the Lions, while [player_tooltip player_id='1777914' first='Jaydon' last='Kimbrough'] put up 20 for Cedar Falls. </p>
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<p>Take a look at photos from the road win for the Tigers. </p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/IMG_3059.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/IMG_3059.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3191729" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Junior guard, [player_tooltip player_id='2114707' first='Karson' last='Rains'] introduced as a starter for Linn-Mar. Photo: Eliot Clough / Prep Hoops</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/IMG_3062.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/IMG_3062.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3191735" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Junior guard, Elliott Krueger after being introduced as a starter. Photo: Eliot Clough / Prep Hoops</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/IMG_3065.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/IMG_3065.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3191738" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Senior guard, Garrett Bauermeister introduced as a starter for Linn-Mar. Photo: Eliot Clough / Prep Hoops</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/IMG_3098.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/IMG_3098.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3191739" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='1765505' first='Parker' last='Berns'] defends Rains on the perimeter Photo: Eliot Clough / Prep Hoops</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/IMG_3101.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/IMG_3101.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3191747" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='2617475' first='Blake' last='Ritze'] looking to get the ball on the outside. Being defended by Will Gerdes Photo: Eliot Clough / Prep Hoops</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/IMG_3111.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/IMG_3111.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3191749" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='1777914' first='Jaydon' last='Kimbrough'] waits at the free throw line. Photo: Eliot Clough / Prep Hoops</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/IMG_3116.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/IMG_3116.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3191726" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='1765549' first='Leyton' last='Wolf'] attacks the basket against Linn-Mar. Photo: Eliot Clough / Prep Hoops</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/IMG_3126.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/IMG_3126.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3191750" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='2523915' first='Nolan' last='Runge'] defends Kimbrough on the perimeter. Photo: Eliot Clough / Prep Hoops</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/IMG_3131.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/IMG_3131.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3191763" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Will Gerdes and Max Robertson await a free throw. Photo: Eliot Clough / Prep Hoops</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/IMG_3140.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/IMG_3140.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3191765" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='2204894' first='Tyler' last='Hilton'] looks at the scoreboard. Photo: Eliot Clough / Prep Hoops</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/IMG_3158.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/IMG_3158.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3191770" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='2114707' first='Karson' last='Rains'] directs traffic. Photo: Eliot Clough / Prep Hoops</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/IMG_3173.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/IMG_3173.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3191774" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='1777914' first='Jaydon' last='Kimbrough'] hands out high fives as he heads to the bench. Photo: Eliot Clough / Prep Hoops</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/IMG_3164.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/IMG_3164.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3191775" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='2617475' first='Blake' last='Ritze'] catches his breath. Photo: Eliot Clough / Prep Hoops</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/IMG_3146.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/IMG_3146.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3191778" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='2204894' first='Tyler' last='Hilton'] surveys the defense. Photo: Eliot Clough / Pre Hoops</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/IMG_3139.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/IMG_3139.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3191782" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='2378565' first='Ayden' last='Moersfelder'] gives high fives on his way to the bench for Cedar Falls. Photo: Eliot Clough / Prep Hoops</figcaption></figure>
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