STEVENS POINT, Wis. – The WIAA has been informed by the court that the temporary restraining order request by St. Thomas More to restore participation in the 2022 boys basketball Tournament Series has been granted and has deemed all St. Thomas More players eligible for this game.
At the conclusion of the 82-52 win by St. Thomas More on Saturday over Fuller Collegiate Academy, a fight by both teams resulted in officials ruling that both teams forfeited. The result was neither team advanced in the playoffs.
Following the ruling, St. Thomas More, the #1 seed, will now host #5 Brown Deer, Thursday night at 7:00.
The winner of tonight’s game will face #2 Dominican in a sectional semifinal game, details to be determined.
The WIAA staff is working with all teams involved to adjust the schedule accordingly per the judge’s ruling.
As difficult as this situation is for everyone with inherent interest in the outcome, the WIAA has the responsibility to uphold the integrity of the rules of education-based athletics as established by the member schools.
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Author: David Keech
David Keech is a retired teacher and works as a sportswriter, sports official and as an educational consultant. He has reported on amateur sports since 2011, known as 'KeechDaVoice.' David can be reached at [email protected]
