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<p><strong>Cedar Rapids -- </strong>In a battle of 4A opponents at the MVC-CIML showdown, Johnston held off a late run by Iowa City Liberty in the Alliant Energy Powerhouse, winning by a final score of 58-54 and moving to 3-5 on the season. </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_3446.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/IMG_3446.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3294013" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Will Trettin surveys the floor for the Lightning. 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_3454.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/IMG_3454.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3294085" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='2772349' first='Chase' last='Goodheart'] dribbles on the perimeter for Liberty. 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_3467.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/IMG_3467.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3294158" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='2118611' first='Jerimiah' last='Washpun'] initiates the Liberty offense at the top of the key. 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_3470.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/IMG_3470.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3294234" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Brooks Andersen flies up the court looking to attack. 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_3502.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/IMG_3502.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3294289" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='2116043' first='Joshua' last='Jenkins'] shoots a free throw for Johnston. 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_3439.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/IMG_3439.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3293935" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Tino Daye guards an inbound pass for Liberty. 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_3476.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/IMG_3476.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3294787" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='2407962' first='Peyton' last='Brooks'] looks to penetrate offensively. 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_3513.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/IMG_3513.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3294933" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='2148648' first='Emri' last='Jones'] plays defense 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_3488.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/IMG_3488.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3294863" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Goodheart launches from the three-point line for Liberty. 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_3501.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/IMG_3501.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3294899" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Tino Daye sets up the offense for Johnston. 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_3524.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/IMG_3524.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3294903" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='2419751' first='Darren' last='Grandon'] gets up for the layup over Liberty defenders. 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_3544.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/IMG_3544.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3294930" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='2419846' first='Nicare' last='Cavil'] of Johnston defends [player_tooltip player_id='2118611' first='Jerimiah' last='Washpun'] 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_3543.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/IMG_3543.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3294919" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Caleb Gbarjolo and Tino Daye talk offensive strategy out of a timeout. 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_3528.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/IMG_3528.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3294929" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='2419751' first='Darren' last='Grandon'] shoots an and-one 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_3479.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/IMG_3479.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3294931" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='2118611' first='Jerimiah' last='Washpun'] waits for the inbound play. Photo: Eliot Clough / Prep Hoops</figcaption></figure>
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Cedar Rapids -- In a battle of 4A opponents at the MVC-CIML showdown, Johnston held off a late run by Iowa City Liberty in the Alliant Energy Powerhouse, winning by a final score of 58-54 and moving to 3-5 on the season.
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