The Fort Calhoun boys basketball team capped its first state tournament trip in 99 years Friday with a fourth-place finish in Class C1.
The Pioneers (21-7 overall) lost their third-place game to Kearney Catholic (27-2), 79-65, closing out its first state appearance since 1923 with a 1-2 record. FCHS beat top-seeded Wahoo 54-52 on Tuesday before Thursday's 48-46 semifinals loss to Auburn in overtime.
Sophomore Grayson Bouwman led coach TJ O'Connor's squad with 17 points against Kearney Catholic at Lincoln East High School, while Zane Schwarz had 14 and Glenn Hunter scored 11.
The Stars, however, went on a 26-2 run to start the second period, seizing control and winning the third-place trophy.
Fort Calhoun's 21 wins for the season are a school record.
For the full story on the state tournament, check out today's Washington County Enterprise for the details concerning the Pioneers' upset of Wahoo and next Tuesday's Pilot-Tribune for a recap of both the Auburn and Kearney Catholic games. Coverage will also appear online at enterprisepub.com/sports.
