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The Mason City girls basketball team pulled within six points of tying the game late in the fourth quarter of Saturday s game against Ankeny Centennial. ....
Going into Saturday s game between Mason City and No. 5 Cedar Falls, it would ve been easy to dismiss the Mohawks chances. Going up against the Tigers, ranked No. 5 in Class 5A, the winless Mohawks didn t seem to have much of a chance. But thanks to some big offensive performances, Mason City nearly pulled off one of the year s most stunning upsets. In the end Cedar Falls won, 71-69, but the Mohawks walked away with their heads held high. Junior Jada Williams scored 24 points on Saturday, with 10 rebounds. It was the second time in two days that Williams had double-digit points and rebounds, after she put up a triple double on Friday against Ames. ....