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The Knoxville Girls Basketball Squad has qualified for the state tournament for the first time since 1975. The Panthers defeated Carlisle Tuesday night 50-43 to advace to their 4th state tournament in school history. Knoxville’s record is now 23-1 and will play Waukon next Tuesday night at the State Tournament in Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.