The exposure of another trip to the state tournament paid dividends for North Scott’s girls’ basketball team in terms of individual recognition, and the Lancer boys’ team also reaped the benefits of another successful season. more

When the Class 4A preseason rankings debuted in November, North Scott, the two-time defending state champion, was listed at No. 6. more

Just minutes before his team took the floor for Thursday night’s Class 4A semifinal showdown with No. 1 ranked Glenwood, North Scott coach T.J. Case stood in the tunnel leading to the court, with his giddy group of Lancers nearby. more

Central DeWitt took Wells Fargo Arena by storm for a Tuesday afternoon quarterfinal matinee, and it was clear their community totally embraced its first state tournament appearance since 2010. more

A year ago it was a foregone conclusion that North Scott would be participating in the girls’ state basketball tournament to defend its 2019 title. more

Really, was there ever any doubt? The outcome was supposed to be a mere formality, and in the end, it was the same old story. more

Home court advantage won’t quite pack the same punch as in previous years, but two-time defending state champion North Scott got a favorable path back to Des Moines when the Class 4A regional pairings were announced last week. more

Well, that didn’t end so well. more

Well, that should just about do it. more

Friday night was supposed to be Cake Auction Night at North Scott. The Pit would have been packed, tasty treats would have been served, and the Lancers would have come away with a big victory. more

Get the scarlet marker out, script out an A on top of the page, and circle it in silver. North Scott’s girls’ basketball team aced a big exam Friday night. more

The season is winding down, and at a time when teams are looking to build momentum heading into the postseason, North Scott’s girls’ basketball team is struggling through a stretch where opponents are seemingly few and far between. more