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On Wednesday, March 5, IDEAL’s Middle School Boys Basketball Team won the Middle School Athletic League championship. The Pioneers played a close game through four quarters, leading the Gateway Lions every minute, and finishing with a score of 51-44. This is the first boys championship in school history and our second championship since the Middle School Girls Team won in 2017. Athletic Director Rory Plunkett shouted out coaches Matt Parker and Michael Althardt for building the team over the past two years. Congratulations to all for their hard work and good sportsmanship throughout the season. Thanks to our fans in the house and an exuberant Ms. Wolfe! Photos are in this Facebook album.
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