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In Full Swing: Boys and girls basketball teams maintain stamina mid-season

Evan Ulmer, Norah Murtha, and Clare Hansen
January 30, 2025
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Driving in for a layup, sophomore Liam Tesmer scores for the Stags at the boys basketball game against KC Central on Jan. 21. “I got lucky and was able to really get our team going,” Tesmer said. “As a team we are really hopeful for the rest of the season and everyone is really starting to find their role.”
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Norah Murtha
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