Stratford eighth graders take fifth in state competition
The Stratford Eighth Grade Boys placed fifth in Division 3 state tournament competition. Pictured in front row, from left: Jesse Messman, Sam Reiff, Caden Bruesewitz, Dawson Weisenberger, and Brett Bangart; back row: Coach Barry Messman, Darin Heeg, Zack Seitz, Camden Daul, Devin Ulrich, Kaden Griesmer, Noah Barrett, and Coach Keith Bruesewitz. Submitted photo
By Hub City Times staff
MARSHFIELD – The Stratford Eighth Grade Boys Basketball team took fifth place out of 32 teams in Division 3 state competition, held April 14-15 at UW-Stevens Point and Stevens Point Area Senior High School.
Stratford took their first game, scoring a victory over Lomira 53-22, before beating Winneconne, 57-29, and Campbellsport, 58-43.
In the round of 16, Stratford trounced Evansville 75-59. In the round of eight, Stratford lost to Denmark, 55-49. Stratford then played Little Chute, securing fifth place, 44-37.
The 5-1 performance at the state tournament gave the team an overall record of 16-5.
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