UPDATE: The Ashwaubenon Jaguars finish their WIAA Division 2 state tournament run with a 60-49 loss to defending champion Pewaukee.
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MADISON — The Ashwaubenon Jaguars’ boys’ basketball team is back in the WIAA Division 2 state tournament for the first time since 2006.
They open the tournament Thursday at 1:35 p.m. against No. 1 seed and defending state champion Pewaukee at the Kohl Center in Madison.
The other Division 2 semifinal features #2 La Crosse Central (27-1) vs. #3 Westosha Central (25-2)
Ashwaubenon, returns this year as the fourth seed. The Jaguars lost their quarterfinal match-up in Division 1 in their first-ever appearance in 2006. They beat Nicolet 92-71 in the final of the West Bend East to move into the State semifinals. The Jaguars finished third in the Fox River Classic Conference this season.
Pewaukee is making its third appearance at State overall. In addition to last year’s championship, they finished runner-up in Division 2 back in 2001.
This season, the Pirates were co-champions in the West Division of the Woodland Conference with Wisconsin Lutheran. They continue their quest for back-to-back titles after a convincing 82-65 win over Wisconsin Lutheran in the sectional final hosted by New Berlin West.
WATCH LIVE: The game will be broadcast live on WCWF W-14 in Green Bay and the Fox Valley, on the Magic of March app or streaming HERE.
THE STATE TOURNAMENT: The 106th Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Boys Basketball State Tournament will take place Thursday-Saturday, March 17-19, at the Kohl Center on the campus of the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wis.
HOW TO GET TICKETS: Ticket prices for the tourney are $11 per session for all seating purchased at the Kohl Center. Ticket windows are available one hour prior to the start of any session. Tickets are available online for $11 plus fees. Online tickets are print-at-home, available at the will-call window or through mobile delivery.
STATE TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE: The single elimination tournament features a five-division format with four teams qualifying in each of the five divisions. This is the first year the State Tournament is seeded by a WIAA-designed computer formula.
Thursday, March 17
Division 3
#1 West Salem (26-1) vs. #4 Brillion (26-2) – 1:35 p.m.
#2 Lake Country Lutheran (26-2) vs. #3 St. Thomas More (25-3)*
Division 4
#1 Milwaukee Academy of Science (22-5) vs. #4 Cameron (19-7) – 6:30 p.m.
#2 Roncalli (24-3) vs. #3 Marshall (22-6)*
Friday, March 18
Division 5*
#1 Randolph (26-2) vs. #4 Gibraltar (19-10) – 9:05 a.m.
#2 Bangor (24-4) vs. #3 Hurley (24-4)*
Division 2
#1 Pewaukee (25-3) vs. #4 Ashwaubenon (24-4) – 1:35 p.m.
#2 La Crosse Central (27-1) vs. #3 Westosha Central (25-2)*
Division 1
#1 Neenah (27-1) vs. Racine Case (22-6) – 6:35 p.m.
#2 Menomonee Falls (25-3) vs. #3 Brookfield Central (23-5)*
Saturday, March 19
3-Point Challenge – 9:30 a.m.
Division 5 Championship Game – 11:05 a.m.
Division 4 Championship Game*
Division 3 Championship Game*
Division 2 Championship Game – 6:35 p.m.
Division 1 Championship Game*
*Note: Subsequent games of each session will begin approximately 15 minutes following the previous game.