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<p><strong>Cedar Rapids -- </strong>In a battle of 4A opponents at the MVC-CIML showdown, Ankeny defeated Prairie on their home turf behind a second-half surge, winning by a final score of 67-50</p>
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<p>Here are photos from the Saturday contest.</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/IMG_3564.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/IMG_3564.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3294964" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='2023719' first='Will' last='Wehr'] looks to tind a teammate to pass the ball. 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/2/2026/01/IMG_3547.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/IMG_3547.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3294965" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='2731746' first='Drew' last='Sorensen'] looking for the dribble-hand off. 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/2/2026/01/IMG_3561.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/IMG_3561.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3294967" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Amario Aguirre tries to dribble past [player_tooltip player_id='2731874' first='David' last='Fason']. 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/2/2026/01/IMG_3575.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/IMG_3575.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3294970" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='2868728' first='Ayden' last='Meier'] defends [player_tooltip player_id='2519960' first='Cayden' last='Clark'] 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/2/2026/01/IMG_3584.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/IMG_3584.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3294974" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='2519960' first='Cayden' last='Clark'] of Ankeny 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/2/2026/01/IMG_3581.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/IMG_3581.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3294975" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Tae Alexander navigates the Ankeny defense. 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/2/2026/01/IMG_3571.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/IMG_3571.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3294976" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='2023719' first='Will' last='Wehr'] puts up the 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/2/2026/01/IMG_3583.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/IMG_3583.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3294977" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='2731874' first='David' last='Fason'] looks to dribble penetrate. 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/2/2026/01/IMG_3567.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/IMG_3567.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3294978" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='2381210' first='Jasani' last='Campbell'] looks to attack the Prairie defense. 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/2/2026/01/IMG_3606.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/IMG_3606.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3294981" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Carson Bright with the full court defense. 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/2/2026/01/IMG_3609.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/IMG_3609.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3294984" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='2731746' first='Drew' last='Sorensen'] waits for the inbound pass. 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/2/2026/01/IMG_3619.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/IMG_3619.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3294990" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Tae Alexander dribbles out the clock at the end of the half. 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/2/2026/01/IMG_3594.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/IMG_3594.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3295061" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Amario Aguirre on the outside. 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/2/2026/01/IMG_3642.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/IMG_3642.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3295040" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Wehr goes up for a layup. 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/2/2026/01/IMG_3645.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/IMG_3645.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3295043" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='2419840' first='Cayden' last='Larson'] high fives teammates on 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/2/2026/01/IMG_3558.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/IMG_3558.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3295058" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='2731746' first='Drew' last='Sorensen'] surveys the Cedar Rapids Priaire defense. Photo: Eliot Clough / Prep Hoops</figcaption></figure>
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Cedar Rapids -- In a battle of 4A opponents at the MVC-CIML showdown, Ankeny defeated Prairie on their home turf behind a second-half surge, winning by a final score of 67-50
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