Storybook season meets unpleasant ending

DES MOINES — The opinion of Mount Ayr guard Bailey Myer carries some weight. And, after Wednesday’s upset in the Class 1A state semifinals, will continue to do so.

DES MOINES — Mount Ayr post player Claire Andresen didn’t let the big, incandescent lights shining down onto the court at Wells Fargo Arena or the importance of Mount Ayr’s first tournament appearance in 12 years affect her Monday afternoon in the Class 1A state quarterfinals.

CEDAR RAPIDS – The wrestling season came to an end for Creston/O-M at state duals on Saturday at the hand of the state-champion Denver-Tripoli Titans, 53-27.

TRURO — The biggest play in Thursday night’s Class 1A District Final contest in Truro was a foul that neither team wanted at the time it was called, but one that was gladly accepted by Mount Ayr.