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Cedar Falls Today
By the People, for the People
Cedar Falls Tigers Claim Iowa Boys Basketball Title
Unbeaten season ends with Class 4A state championship
Mar. 16, 2026 at 1:51pm
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The Cedar Falls Tigers completed an unbeaten season by rallying to defeat Johnston and capture the Class 4A state boys basketball title. The Tigers faced adversity in the first half but were led by Will Gerdes as they came back to lift the championship trophy.
Why it matters
Cedar Falls' championship caps an impressive undefeated season and cements their status as the top high school boys basketball team in Iowa. The Tigers' victory also highlights the competitive nature of Iowa high school basketball, with several other top teams like Ballard, ADM, and Waukee also making deep tournament runs.
The details
Cedar Falls trailed Johnston in the first half of the Class 4A title game but rallied in the second half behind the play of Will Gerdes and the rest of the Tigers' roster. Cedar Falls completed the season with a perfect 25-0 record, capping it off by defeating Johnston to claim the state championship.
- Cedar Falls faced adversity in the first half of the Class 4A state championship game on March 16, 2026.
- The Tigers rallied in the second half to defeat Johnston and capture the Class 4A state title on March 16, 2026.
The players
Cedar Falls Tigers
The Cedar Falls high school boys basketball team, which completed an undefeated 25-0 season by winning the Class 4A state championship.
Will Gerdes
A key player for the Cedar Falls Tigers who helped lead the team's comeback in the state title game.
Johnston
The opponent of Cedar Falls in the Class 4A state championship game, which the Tigers rallied to defeat.
The takeaway
Cedar Falls' undefeated championship season demonstrates the strength of Iowa high school basketball, with several top teams battling it out for state supremacy. The Tigers' comeback victory in the title game highlights their resilience and ability to overcome adversity, cementing their status as the best team in the state.
