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Miners go out in Region 5
The Miners would slowly fall behind in the second half of the game as Shiloh forged ahead, finally taking a 14-point win and a spot in Tuesday’s semi-final game against Underwood.
Cardinals take sting out of Hornets
The Washburn boys would end their regular season with a win over Harvey/Wells County last week, taking a 7-point home court victory.
Underwood Comets lead District 10 boys
The Underwood Comets, undefeated locally all season, have earned a bye into the District 10 boys tournament this month.
Miners slip to third
The No. 1 seed going into the District 10 tournament came out with a third-place trophy on Saturday, after a two-point loss broke the Miners’ undefeated season.
Miners undefeated in District 10
The Wilton-Wing Miner girls will head into this weekend’s District 10 tournament as the No. 1 seed after besting all six competitors throughout the season.
Lady Miners overcome Comets
The Wilton-Wing Miner girls took a district win over the Underwood Comets Friday, with one Miner pulling out a total of four three pointers.
Trojans blow past Cardinals
The Cardinal boys came up short against Turtle Lake-Mercer/McClusky last week, as the Trojans took a 25-point win over the home team.
Boys head to shootout Friday
McLean County plays host to some varsity boys action this weekend with the return of the annual McLean County Shootout.
Tough week on the road for local teams
Local boys and girls basketball teams spent the week surrounding Christmas traveling around the state for some away games, without much success.
Fourth quarter falter
The Wilton-Wing Miners opened up their season at home against the New Salem-Almont Holsteins in a brawl that would come down to the final minutes in the fourth on Dec. 16.
