The Doings Weekly

Burr Ridge seventh-graders take second at state

Updated: March 15, 2013 12:10PM

BURR RIDGE

Burr Ridge Middle School’s seventh-grade basketball team ended its season as runner-up in the state championship.

The Chieftans lost 54-41 in a hard-fought game against the Wooden Shoes of Teutopolis in Wenona on Feb. 7.

The school’s eighth-grade team advanced to sectionals but lost to Rockford Marshall 43-39 in overtime on Wednesday.

“Overall it was a great season,” said coach Michael LaCassa.~.





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