Clinton River Queens advance to regional title game

North Scott's late rally falls short as Clinton senior Carryn Sattler hits game-winning shot

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

The Clinton High School girls basketball team defeated North Scott in a close regional semifinal game, with senior Carryn Sattler making the game-winning layup in the final seconds to send the River Queens to the Class 4A Region 4 championship game.

Why it matters

This win continues Clinton's strong postseason run and keeps their hopes alive for a deep tournament push. The game was a hard-fought battle between two talented teams, showcasing the competitive spirit of high school basketball in Iowa.

The details

In a back-and-forth game, North Scott mounted a fourth quarter rally to tie the score late. But Clinton's Carryn Sattler drove to the hoop in the final seconds and scored the game-winning layup to give the River Queens the victory.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 22, 2026.
  • Carryn Sattler made the game-winning layup in the final seconds of the game.

The players

Carryn Sattler

A senior on the Clinton High School girls basketball team who made the game-winning shot to send the River Queens to the regional championship game.

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What they’re saying

“We knew it was going to be a tough game, but the girls really stepped up when it mattered most. I'm so proud of their effort and determination.”

— Jill Johnson, Clinton Head Coach (Clinton Herald)

What’s next

The Clinton River Queens will play in the Class 4A Region 4 championship game next weekend, with a chance to advance to the state tournament.

The takeaway

This thrilling regional semifinal showcased the competitive spirit and talent of high school basketball in Iowa, with the Clinton River Queens making a clutch play in the final seconds to secure a spot in the regional title game.