Girls' basketball analysis: John Naughton's thoughts on Day 3 at the 2018 state tournament

Iowa City West girls head basketball coach BJ Mayer reacts to a play against Indianola during the 5A semifinal game at the girls state basketball tournament on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.  Bryon Houlgrave/The Register

Iowa City West junior Emma Koch drives the lane as Indianola senior Grace Berg covers her during the 5A semifinal game at the girls state basketball tournament on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.  Bryon Houlgrave/The Register

An Indianola cheerleader does backflips across the court during a break in action against Iowa City West during the 5A semifinal game at the girls state basketball tournament on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.  Bryon Houlgrave/The Register

Members of the Iowa City West student section cheer against Indianola during the 5A semifinal game at the girls state basketball tournament on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.  Bryon Houlgrave/The Register

Iowa City West senior Rachael Saunders drives to the basket around Indianola senior Grace Berg during the 5A semifinal game at the girls state basketball tournament on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.  Bryon Houlgrave/The Register

Members of the Iowa City West girls basketball team celebrate a win over Indianola during the 5A semifinal game at the girls state basketball tournament on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.  Bryon Houlgrave/The Register

Iowa City West junior Cailyn Morgan launches a shot over the reach of Indianola senior Grace Berg during the 5A semifinal game at the girls state basketball tournament on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.  Bryon Houlgrave/The Register

Iowa City West junior Lauren Zacharias cuts back ahead of Indianola's Grace Berg during the 5A semifinal game at the girls state basketball tournament on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.  Bryon Houlgrave/The Register

Indianola senior Grace Berg knocks the ball away from Iowa City West freshman Matayia Tellis during the 5A semifinal game at the girls state basketball tournament on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.  Bryon Houlgrave/The Register

Indianola junior Maggie McGraw, right, drives around Iowa City West senior Paige Beckner during the 5A semifinal game at the girls state basketball tournament on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.  Bryon Houlgrave/The Register

A young Indianola fan cheers in the first half against Iowa City West during the 5A semifinal game at the girls state basketball tournament on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.  Bryon Houlgrave/The Register

Indianola junior Maggie McGraw floats a shot into the basket against Iowa City West during the 5A semifinal game at the girls state basketball tournament on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.  Bryon Houlgrave/The Register

Johnston's Jennah Johnson and City High's Aubrey Joens reach for the ball during the Class 5A Girls' state basketball semifinal game between Johnston and Iowa City High on Thursday, March 1, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena. City High won the game, 58-52, to advance to the state final.   Kelsey Kremer/The Register

City High's Paige Rocca shoots the ball during the Class 5A Girls' state basketball semifinal game between Johnston and Iowa City High on Thursday, March 1, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena. City High won the game, 58-52, to advance to the state final.   Kelsey Kremer/The Register

City High's Rose Nkumu blocks Johnston's Jennah Johnson's shot during the Class 5A Girls' state basketball semifinal game between Johnston and Iowa City High on Thursday, March 1, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena. City High won the game, 58-52, to advance to the state final.   Kelsey Kremer/The Register

The City High student section cheers during the Class 5A Girls' state basketball semifinal game between Johnston and Iowa City High on Thursday, March 1, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena. City High won the game, 58-52, to advance to the state final.   Kelsey Kremer/The Register

City High's Samantha Greving shoots the ball during the Class 5A Girls' state basketball semifinal game between Johnston and Iowa City High on Thursday, March 1, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena. City High won the game, 58-52, to advance to the state final.   Kelsey Kremer/The Register

City High's Ashley Joens bring the ball down the court during the Class 5A Girls' state basketball semifinal game between Johnston and Iowa City High on Thursday, March 1, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena. City High won the game, 58-52, to advance to the state final.   Kelsey Kremer/The Register

City High's Samantha Greving shoots the ball while Johnston's Skye Spencer defends during the Class 5A Girls' state basketball semifinal game between Johnston and Iowa City High on Thursday, March 1, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena. City High won the game, 58-52, to advance to the state final.   Kelsey Kremer/The Register

City High's Rose Nkumu tries to keep the ball in bounds during the Class 5A Girls' state basketball semifinal game between Johnston and Iowa City High on Thursday, March 1, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena. City High won the game, 58-52, to advance to the state final.   Kelsey Kremer/The Register

City High celebrates winning the Class 5A Girls' state basketball semifinal game between Johnston and Iowa City High on Thursday, March 1, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena. City High won the game, 58-52, to advance to the state final.   Kelsey Kremer/The Register

Johnston's Jennah Johnson shoots a lay-up during the Class 5A Girls' state basketball semifinal game between Johnston and Iowa City High on Thursday, March 1, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena. City High won the game, 58-52, to advance to the state final.   Kelsey Kremer/The Register

City High celebrates winning the Class 5A Girls' state basketball semifinal game between Johnston and Iowa City High on Thursday, March 1, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena. City High won the game, 58-52, to advance to the state final.   Kelsey Kremer/The Register

City High celebrates winning the Class 5A Girls' state basketball semifinal game between Johnston and Iowa City High on Thursday, March 1, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena. City High won the game, 58-52, to advance to the state final.   Kelsey Kremer/The Register

Johnston's Jennah Johnson shoots a lay-up during the Class 5A Girls' state basketball semifinal game between Johnston and Iowa City High on Thursday, March 1, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena. City High won the game, 58-52, to advance to the state final.   Kelsey Kremer/The Register

Johnston's Jennah Johnson shoots the ball during the Class 5A Girls' state basketball semifinal game between Johnston and Iowa City High on Thursday, March 1, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.   Kelsey Kremer/The Register

The City High bench celebrates during the Class 5A Girls' state basketball semifinal game between Johnston and Iowa City High on Thursday, March 1, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.   Kelsey Kremer/The Register

Johnston's Maya McDermott celebrates after her team takes the lead during the Class 5A Girls' state basketball semifinal game between Johnston and Iowa City High on Thursday, March 1, 2018, in Wells Fargo Arena.   Kelsey Kremer/The Register