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Waukee Northwest's young Wolves face state-tournament pressure
The girls' basketball team led by Romey Croatt and Sadie McCann takes on Iowa City West in the Class 5A quarterfinals.
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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Waukee Northwest's girls' basketball team, led by young stars Romey Croatt and Sadie McCann, will face a tough test on Monday as they take on Iowa City West in the Class 5A state quarterfinals. The Wolves have a relatively inexperienced lineup, raising questions about how they will handle the pressure of the state tournament.
Why it matters
Waukee Northwest is one of the rising programs in Iowa high school basketball, and their success this season has been a bright spot for the community. However, the team's youth and lack of state tournament experience could be a challenge as they look to make a deep run.
The details
Waukee Northwest's girls' basketball team, led by sophomore standouts Romey Croatt and Sadie McCann, will face off against Iowa City West in the Class 5A state quarterfinals on Monday. The Wolves have had a strong season, but their lineup is relatively young and inexperienced, with several key players making their first appearance in the state tournament.
- Waukee Northwest will play Iowa City West in the Class 5A state quarterfinals on Monday, March 2, 2026.
The players
Romey Croatt
A sophomore standout for Waukee Northwest's girls' basketball team.
Sadie McCann
Another sophomore star for the Waukee Northwest Wolves.
Waukee Northwest
The girls' basketball team from Waukee Northwest High School, a rising program in Iowa.
Iowa City West
The opponent for Waukee Northwest in the Class 5A state quarterfinals.
What’s next
The winner of the Waukee Northwest vs. Iowa City West game will advance to the Class 5A semifinals on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
The takeaway
Waukee Northwest's girls' basketball team has had a strong season, but their youth and lack of state tournament experience could be a challenge as they face the pressure of the postseason. The outcome of their quarterfinal matchup against Iowa City West will be an important indicator of the Wolves' potential for a deep tournament run.
