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Belle Plaine Today
By the People, for the People
Keota Crushes Belle Plaine in Regular Season Finale Sweep
Keota Eagle boys and girls basketball teams dominate in South Iowa Cedar League matchup
Published on Feb. 14, 2026
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The Keota Eagle boys and girls basketball teams capped off their regular seasons with decisive victories over Belle Plaine last week. The Keota girls won 60-16, while the boys won 69-40. Both teams carried momentum into the playoffs following the South Iowa Cedar League sweep.
Why it matters
The lopsided wins for Keota showcase the strength of their basketball programs as they head into the postseason. The results highlight the competitive gap between the two teams and demonstrate Keota's dominance in the South Iowa Cedar League.
The details
The Keota girls team jumped out to a 19-1 lead after the first quarter and led 40-6 at halftime. They cruised to a 60-16 victory, outshooting Belle Plaine 48% to 19%. Cameron Haifley led Keota with 22 points, while Emily Conger and Jessalyn Aller also scored in double figures. The Keota boys also won handily, leading 36-14 at halftime and winning 69-40. Chase Haifley and Porter Cave each scored 17 points to pace the Eagles.
- The games were played on February 14, 2026 as the regular season finale.
The players
Cameron Haifley
A key player for the Keota girls basketball team, scoring a game-high 22 points in the win over Belle Plaine.
Chase Haifley
A standout for the Keota boys basketball team, scoring 17 points and dishing out 7 assists in the victory.
Porter Cave
Shared high-scoring honors with 17 points for the Keota boys in their blowout win.
Quentin O'Leary
The leading scorer for Belle Plaine in the boys game, tallying 16 points in the loss.
Brilee Fritcher
Scored 8 points to lead Belle Plaine in the girls game.
What’s next
The Keota boys and girls teams will look to carry their momentum from these decisive wins into the playoffs as they aim to make deep postseason runs.
The takeaway
Keota's basketball programs demonstrated their dominance in the South Iowa Cedar League with these lopsided victories over Belle Plaine. The results showcase the strength of the Eagles' teams as they head into the playoffs with high expectations.
