North Tama’s Briar Blake boxes out down low during the Redhawks season opener at Meskwaki. The North Tama girls took a 55-32 defeat against a Warriors squad that has come out hot to start the season 3-0. Key returners from last season’s squad include senior guards Jules Breakenridge and Aubree Monat. Photos by Darvin Graham

Camden Clausen focuses in as a foul shot goes up during North Tama’s road game Tuesday night at Meskwaki. The Redhawks earned a close victory to start the season, defeating the Warriors by a score of 53-50. The North Tama boys will be a senior dominated team this season with nearly their entire lineup returning from last year. The backcourt will be anchored by guards Devin McKinley and Gabe Kopriva. The front court will have both size and length in seniors Adam Greiner, Thomas Hulme and junior Michael Schrier.