Mid-Prairie Hawks Fall Short in District Title Game Against Rebels

Hawks' hot shooting from deep not enough to overcome Rebels' balanced attack

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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The Mid-Prairie Golden Hawks boys basketball team put on an impressive shooting display, hitting 13 three-pointers, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Rebels in the Class 2A District 10 Championship game. The Rebels withstood the Hawks' long-range barrage to win 75-66 and advance to the Substate round.

Why it matters

This game highlighted the competitive nature of high school basketball in Iowa, where even the best shooting performances can sometimes fall short against a more balanced team effort. The outcome also marks the end of the line for Mid-Prairie's six seniors, who have left a lasting impact on the program.

The details

Mid-Prairie junior Brooks Weber had a career night, hitting 8 three-pointers and scoring a game-high 29 points. Seniors Hudson Ehrenfelt and Bryce Henry also reached double figures with 12 points each. However, the Rebels' Emerson Kreinbrink dominated inside with a 25-point, 16-rebound double-double, while Jaxen Christiansen added 22 points to lead the Rebels to victory.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, February 26, 2026.
  • Mid-Prairie trailed 18-13 after the first quarter and 35-23 at halftime.
  • The Hawks used a 13-2 run in the third quarter to pull within 5 points heading into the fourth quarter.
  • Mid-Prairie cut the lead to 3 points on three separate occasions in the fourth quarter but could not complete the comeback.

The players

Brooks Weber

A junior at Mid-Prairie High School who had a career night, hitting 8 three-pointers and scoring a game-high 29 points.

Hudson Ehrenfelt

A senior at Mid-Prairie High School who scored 12 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in the losing effort.

Bryce Henry

A senior at Mid-Prairie High School who scored 12 points and finished his career as the third all-time leading scorer in Mid-Prairie history.

Emerson Kreinbrink

A player for the Rebels who recorded a dominant double-double with 25 points and 16 rebounds.

Jaxen Christiansen

A player for the Rebels who scored 22 points to help lead his team to the district title.

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What they’re saying

“We knew it was going to be difficult. Credit to (Northeast), they came out and attacked us. In the first half as a whole, we did enough to hang around. You saw us get a little more aggressive during the night, especially on the offensive end. They were letting us play a little bit so we had to turn things up. The message was that we have to go through contact. Play with toughness, physicality, relentless effort and respond to adversity. A lot of teams would have given in. These guys responded. They did that all season. Anytime a challenge was thrown at us, they stepped up. I'm proud of their effort with that.”

— Daren Lambert, Mid-Prairie Head Coach (KCII Postgame Show)

What’s next

With the win, the Rebels will advance to the Substate round on Saturday to face No. 3 Iowa City Regina, who won the District 9 title.

The takeaway

This game showcased the resilience and shooting prowess of the Mid-Prairie Golden Hawks, who fought hard against a talented Rebels team. While the Hawks ultimately fell short, their performance highlighted the competitive spirit and skill of high school basketball in Iowa.