Davenport and Iowa City capture boy’s titles

Davenport Assumption and Iowa City West claimed titles as the boy’s state tournament wrapped up on Saturday. Assumption won the 3-A title but had to withstand a furious second half rally by West Delaware that saw the Hawks cut a 24-point deficit to one before the Knights prevailed 77-63. Assumption coach Randy Norton says their style of play leads to big runs one way or another. Iowa City West claimed the 4-A crown with a 58-46 win over Johnston. It is the second title in three years for the Trojans but coach Steve Bergman said this was one special considering the Trojans stood just seven-and-five at one point. Bergman said a seldom used zone defense helped stop a Johnston second half rally.