Royall’s second state run

The Royall boys basketball team marked its second trip to state in program history and its first since 2010, competing in the WIAA state tournament on March 17. The Panthers fell to Newman Catholic 52–42 in the semifinals.

Here, Carter Uppena runs the lane for a second-half basket. Uppena led with 14 points. 

 Tucker Wildes maintains a steady push to get under the basket against Newman Catholic. (Tasha Mueller photo)
In the opening half, the Panthers were slow to start offensively, trailing 17–3 and shot 1 of 13. Gabe Keenan earned 8 points in the second half and gathered six rebounds. (Tasha Mueller photos)
Coach Uppena noted the sense of “nervous energy in the locker room; there was nervous energy on the floor, and sometimes all it takes is a couple baskets.” (Tasha Mueller photo)
The sideline revels in cheers for a number of baskets made, cutting the deficit to 4 points early in the second half with a 10–0 run. (Tasha Mueller photo)
Brady Uppena extends to assist in gaining on the second half-deficit.
Ty Wildes goes in for a basket against a fast, defensively driven Newman Catholic team. (Tasha Mueller photo)
Bryce Olson was noted as a “powerful workhorse” throughout the state semifinal matchup. Olson chipped in 7 points for the Panthers. Newman Catholic gained the win 52–42 and went on to capture the gold ball in Division 5 after defeating McDonell Central 66–54 March 18. (Tasha Mueller photo)
The student section cheers on Royall. (Tasha Mueller photo)

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