Stockbridge Sixth Grade Boys’ Basketball Team Wins State Title
Photo provided by Susan Lockhart
A year after finishing second in the state as fifth graders, the Stockbridge sixth grade boys basketball team made the final step by winning the state title March 12th.
The Panthers closest game in an impressive tournament run was a 17-point win in the championship game.
Stockbridge opened with a 53-19 win over United Pursuit out of Portage to advance to the quarterfinals.
Stockbridge then took care of Mason 47-21 in the quarters and then a convincing 50-30 win over North Branch to reach the state championship game.
The Panthers took on Byron Centers in the finals and cruised to the 56-39 win to claim the title.
Stockbridge also took home the Red Cedar Gold Division tournament title to qualify for state.
Members of the team are Beau Kunzleman, Bradley Buddenborg, Brayden Collins, Evan Lockhart, Evan Killinger, Jonathan Crow, Kipp Vogel, Parker Sandecki, Remington Christie, Tanner Trapp, and Vince Rogozinski.
The team is coached by James Christie and Dwight Crow.
