The Boys State Boys Basketball Tournament opened Monday in Des Moines. Remsen St Mary’s was the first of the area teams in action with a win in the 1A Quarterfinals.
Central Lyon followed Remsen St Mary’s with a win in the first 2A Quarterfinal. Western Christian (20-3) will open tournament play on Tuesday at 12:15 as the #3 seed. They will square off against #6 seed Monticello (17-6).
Class 1A Quarterfinals
#1 Grand View Christian 61, #8 New London 51
#4 West Harrison 87, #5 Dunkerton 63
#2 North Linn 72, #7 Madrid 63
#6 St. Mary’s, Remsen 57, #3 Gladbrook-Reinbeck 47
Class 2A Quarterfinals
#1 Central Lyon 74, #8 Des Moines Christian 41
#4 Pella Christian 61, #5 MFL MarMac 54