Tickets for the 2026 Class 4A Iowa Girls State Basketball Tournament quarterfinals are now available for the matchup between #3 Norwalk and #6 Central DeWitt. The game is set for Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 1:30 PM at Casey’s Center.
Norwalk High School has adjusted its schedule for Tuesday to allow students and staff the opportunity to attend the game and support the Warriors in Des Moines. To accommodate those leaving school early, the school will operate on a shortened bell schedule with 25-minute class periods. This modified schedule ensures that students can attend all of their classes while still having time to travel to the state tournament game.
Norwalk High School has decided to change the schedule for this Tuesday so that students can attend every class with shorter 25-minute class periods.
Tickets for the game can be bought here.
Tickets must be purchased online in advance through the IGHSAU EventConnect portal for $15 per ticket
Important: Cash and credit card transactions at the gate have been eliminated to reduce lines.
A spot in the Class 4A semifinals will be on the line when these two evenly matched teams meet.
Shooting Efficiency:
The teams are nearly identical in effective field goal percentage (Norwalk 51.4%, Central DeWitt 51.2%). Central DeWitt shoots a slightly higher overall field goal percentage, while Norwalk holds the edge from three-point range.
Free Throw Factor:
Norwalk’s 74.9% free-throw shooting could be a decisive advantage over Central DeWitt’s 59.4%.
Rebounding Battle:
Norwalk has a slight overall rebounding edge (715-697), but Central DeWitt leads on offensive boards (295), creating potential second-chance scoring opportunities.
Ball Movement vs. Ball Security:
Central DeWitt has more assists (429) but also more turnovers (353) compared to Norwalk’s 265, making possession management a key factor.
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