District Final Matchups Set for Class 1A and 2A Boys Basketball

10 games involving Gazette-area schools highlight the district final round

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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The district final round of the Class 1A and 2A boys basketball tournaments in Iowa features several intriguing matchups involving Gazette-area schools. The games will take place on Tuesday night, with the winners advancing to the substate finals.

Why it matters

The district final round is a crucial step on the path to the state tournament, with only the winners moving on. These games feature some of the top teams and players in the smaller classes, providing an exciting preview of the postseason to come.

The details

Among the key games, Montezuma takes on undefeated Lynnville-Sully in a battle of South Iowa Cedar League rivals, while Wapsie Valley hosts South Winneshiek in a rematch of an earlier North Iowa Cedar League clash. In Class 2A, Dyersville Beckman looks to pull off an upset against top-seeded Denver, and Waterloo Columbus faces a tough test against Union Community.

  • The district final games will all tip off at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 25, 2026.

The players

Brady Boulton

A senior at Montezuma who has surpassed 2,000 career points.

Mick Hoffman

The Co-MVP of the River Valley Conference's East Division, playing for Cascade.

Conley Schauf

The other Co-MVP of the River Valley Conference's East Division, playing for Monticello.

Michael Molony

The head coach of Dyersville Beckman, who coached against Alburnett despite a case of the stomach flu.

Andrew Schlarmann

A player for Dyersville Beckman.

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What they’re saying

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What’s next

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The takeaway

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