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<p><strong>Cedar Rapids -- </strong>In a battle of Eastern Iowa opponents at the MVC-CIML Showdown, Linn-Mar fended off a talented North Scott team to win by a final score of 66-61. The Lions moved to 4-2 on the season, while the Lancers fell to 4-3. </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_3655.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/IMG_3655.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3297738" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='2309944' first='Josiah' last='Harrington'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2617475' first='Blake' last='Ritze'] leap for the jump ball at the start of the game. 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_3657.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/IMG_3657.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3297739" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='2309944' first='Josiah' last='Harrington'] defends [player_tooltip player_id='2204894' first='Tyler' last='Hilton'] 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_3663.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/IMG_3663.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3297740" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='2107245' first='Zane' last='Rus'] puts up a corner three. 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_3665.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/IMG_3665.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3297741" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='2419854' first='Drew' last='Fischer'] attacks the rim. 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_3667.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/IMG_3667.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3297742" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='2523928' first='Vasaun' last='Wilmington'] playing 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_3691.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/IMG_3691.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3297743" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Linn-Mar celebrates going into 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_3714.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/IMG_3714.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3297747" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='2114707' first='Karson' last='Rains'] signalling to his teammates he's open. 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_3696.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/IMG_3696.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3297750" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='2523928' first='Vasaun' last='Wilmington'] bringing the ball up the court. 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_3733.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/IMG_3733.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3297828" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='2523915' first='Nolan' last='Runge'] of Linn-Mar after checking in for the first time. 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_3698.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/IMG_3698.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3297757" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='2107245' first='Zane' last='Rus'] moving the ball for the North Scott offense. 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_3728.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/IMG_3728.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3297773" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='2204894' first='Tyler' last='Hilton'] walking back onto the court after 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_3700.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/IMG_3700.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3297786" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='2309944' first='Josiah' last='Harrington'] surveying the court to ignite the North Scott offense. 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_3725.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/IMG_3725.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3297808" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='2617475' first='Blake' last='Ritze'] back on defense 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/2/2026/01/IMG_3740.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/IMG_3740.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3297798" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='2381207' first='Dexter' last='Brunscheen'] setting up the Linn-Mar offense for the final shot of the first quarter. 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_3742.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/IMG_3742.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3297817" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='2114707' first='Karson' last='Rains'] launches a last-second shot in the first quarter. Photo: Eliot Clough / Prep Hoops</figcaption></figure>
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Cedar Rapids -- In a battle of Eastern Iowa opponents at the MVC-CIML Showdown, Linn-Mar fended off a talented North Scott team to win by a final score of 66-61. The Lions moved to 4-2 on the season, while the Lancers fell to 4-3.
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