Bettendorf rallied to beat Davenport Central (above) at home in its first playoff action, but lost Tuesday (March 4) to Davenport North, 57-51. The Pleasant Valley Spartans also won their first playoff game against Clinton, but fell to Dubuque Wahlert in its substate match-up. Meanwhile, North Scott beat Dubuque Hempstead and then narrowly defeated Dubuque Wahlert, 67-65, to advance to a state tournament berth Friday in Des Moines.
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