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North Scott's Grace Boffeli shoots the ball as Davenport North's Paige Bradford defends during the fourth quarter of their game at North Scott on Friday.

Davenport North's Paige Bradford (50) looks for an open teammate during the third quarter of their game at North Scott High School in Eldridge on Friday, Feb. 9, 2018.

North Scott's Grace Boffeli (42) battles against Davenport North's Paige Bradford during a game last season. Boffeli led the MAC with 9.7 rebounds per game last year and led the Lancers with 12.4 points per game.

North's Paige Bradford (50) gets a shot off against North Scott during a 73-53 North Scott win in Davenport, Iowa Friday January 5, 2018.

North Scott's Rylie Rucker (20) Grace Boffeli (42) and North's Paige Bradford battle for a rebound during a 73-53 North Scott win in Davenport, Iowa Friday January 5, 2018.

Davenport North's Paige Bradford drives to the basket against Davenport Assumption's Carlye Brown on Thursday during first-half action at North High School. Bradford had 25 points and 10 rebounds for North.

Davenport Assumption's Liz Fennelly shoots a three point shot over Davenport North's Paige Bradford, Thursday, February 9, 2017, during first half action at North High School. Assumption won 73-62.

Davenport North's Paige Bradford and Pleasant Valley's Adrea Arthofer battle for the rebound, Friday, January 27, 2017, during first half action at Pleasant Valley High School.

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Pleasant Valley's Ellie Spelhaug and Davenport North's Paige Bradford battle for the rebound, Friday, January 27, 2017, during second half action at Pleasant Valley High School. North won the contest 63-60.

Davenport North's Paige Bradford battles Bettendorf's Erin Hatch for the ball Tuesday night at North High School. North outlasted Bettendorf 64-57.

Bettendorf's Kylie Wroblewski is fouled by Davenport North's Paige Bradford, Tuesday, January 24, 2017, during first half action at North High School in Davenport.

North Scott's Hannah Moeller blocks a pass intended for Davenport North's Paige Bradford on Tuesday during first-half action at North High School in Davenport.

North Scott's Karli Rucker grabs the rebound against Davenport North's Paige Bradford and Lindsay Wardlow (22), Tuesday, January 10, 2017, during first half action at North High School in Davenport.

Rock Island's Brea Beal gets her hand on the ball as Davenport North's Paige Bradford tries to shoot in a game earlier this month. Rock Island and North are 1-2 again this week in the Metro Fab 5.

Davenport North's Paige Bradford makes the pass against Rock Island's Lauren Hall during the IHMVCU Shootout on Jan. 7 at the Carver Center in Rock Island. Bradford is the MAC's leading scorer and rebounder through 15 games.

Davenport North's Paige Bradford pulls the rebound down against Pleasant Valley's Ellie Spelhaug and Rory Donahue earlier this season. Bradford has averaged more than 27 points a game in North's last three outings.

Davenport North's Paige Bradford and Pleasant Valley's Grace Necker go for a rebound earlier this season. Bradford is MAC's top rebounder at almost 9 per contest.

Davenport North's Paige Bradford grabs the rebound away from North Scott's Grace Boffeli (42) and Rylie Rucker (20), Tuesday, December 6, 2016, during first half action at The Pit in Eldridge. The Lady Lancers won the game 65-59.

North Scott's Hannah Moeller (40) and Davenport North's Paige Bradford scramble for the ball Tuesday at The Pit.

Davenport North's Paige Bradford tries to shoot while being guarded by Ankeny Centennial's Kendyl Lindaman on Wednesday in Des Moines.

Davenport North's Paige Bradford puts up a shot while being guarded by Ankeny Centennial's Abby Heston on Wednesday in Des Moines.

Davenport North's Paige Bradford puts up a shot during Wednesday's state quarterfinal against Ankeny Centennial at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.

Davenport North's, left to right, Jinaya Houston, Mckenzie O'Brien, Coral Dillie, Lindsay Wardlow and Paige Bradford, grew up playing together in Davenport North's youth program, the Lady Cats.

Davenport North's Jinaya Houston (5), Coral Dillie (30), and Paige Bradford (50) celebrate at mid-court with fans after defeating Cedar Rapids Kennedy for the Wildcats' first trip to state in February.

Davenport North Wildcats forward Paige Bradford (50) scrambles for a loose ball against the Clinton River Queens at Davenport North High School, Tuesday, February, 9, 2016.

Davenport North forward Paige Bradford (50) scores over Clinton's Sydney Laufenberg (35) at Davenport North High School on Tuesday.

Davenport North Wildcats forward Paige Bradford (50) scores as Clinton's Sarah Goldensoph (33) defends at Davenport North High School, Tuesday, February, 9, 2016.

Davenport North Wildcats forward Paige Bradford (50) scores against Clinton at Davenport North High School, Tuesday, February, 9, 2016.

Davenport North's Paige Bradford (50) drives to the basket and loses control of the basketball as Davenport West's Alison Wheeler (42) defends on Friday.

North Scott guard Olivia Schmidt (20) is fouled from behind by Davenport North forward Paige Bradford (50) on Tuesday at The Pit.

North Scott Lancers guard Karli Rucker (4) is fouled from behind by Davenport North Wildcats forward Paige Bradford (50) at The Pit in Eldridge Tuesday, January, 12, 2016.

Davenport North's Paige Bradford drives to the basket against the Pleasant Valley defense, Friday, December 11, 2015, during first half action at Pleasant Valley High School.

Davenport North's Paige Bradford (50) grabs a loose ball against Cedar Rapids Xavier during 4A Region 4 final game in DeWitt, Iowa Tuesday February 24, 2015.

Davenport North's Paige Bradford (50) puts up a shot against Cedar Rapids Xavier during 4A Region 4 final game in DeWitt, Iowa Tuesday February 24, 2015.

North Scott's Hannah Moeller, left, and Davenport North's Paige Bradford during the first half in Davenport, Iowa Tuesday February 10, 2015.

North Scott's Hannah Moeller, left, and Davenport North's Paige Bradford during the first half in Davenport, Iowa Tuesday February 10, 2015.

Davenport North forward Paige Bradford (50) gets a shot off against North Scott during the first half in Davenport, Iowa Tuesday February 10, 2015.

Davenport North's Paige Bradford drives against Pleasant Valley's Kelli DeGeorge during last Friday's first half. PV and North sit atop this week's league power rankings.

Davenport North's Paige Bradford takes the shot against Bettendorf's Taylor VanZuiden on Thursday in Davenport.

Davenport North's Paige Bradford turns towards the basket against Bettendorf's Taylor VanZuiden, Thursday, January 15, 2015, during first half action North High School.

Davenport North's Coral Dillie gets a pass to Paige Bradford during last Tuesday's game against North Scott. The Wildcats are 10-0 and atop this week's Metro Fab 5.

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