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Audubon Advances, Exira-EHK Eliminated in Iowa Class 1A District Boys Basketball
Audubon cruises to victory over Lenox in district quarterfinal, while Exira-EHK is knocked out of tournament
Published on Mar. 1, 2026
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In the Iowa Class 1A district boys basketball tournament, the Audubon Wheelers defeated the Lenox Tigers 69-33 in the quarterfinal round. Audubon took control of the game after Lenox led early on. Meanwhile, the Exira-EHK team was eliminated from the tournament.
Why it matters
The Iowa Class 1A district tournament is an important event for small-town high school basketball programs, determining which teams advance to the next round of the state championship. Audubon’s win keeps their season alive, while Exira-EHK’s elimination ends their tournament run.
The details
Audubon jumped out to an early deficit against Lenox, but once the Wheelers got rolling, they cruised to a 36-point victory. Audubon’s offense found its rhythm and the team pulled away for a comfortable win on their home court. The loss ends the season for Exira-EHK, who were unable to advance past the district quarterfinals.
- The game was played on Monday, February 20, 2026.
- Audubon and Lenox squared off in the district quarterfinal round.
The players
Audubon
The Audubon Wheelers are the high school basketball team representing the town of Audubon, Iowa.
Lenox
The Lenox Tigers are the high school basketball team representing the town of Lenox, Iowa.
Exira-EHK
The Exira-EHK team is the high school basketball program that represents the towns of Exira and Elk Horn-Kimballton, Iowa.
The takeaway
Audubon’s decisive victory keeps their season alive and advances them to the next round of the Iowa Class 1A district tournament, while Exira-EHK’s elimination ends their tournament run. The win highlights Audubon’s strength as a program and their ability to bounce back from an early deficit.
