Post Messenger Recorder -

Friday, February 4, 2022. In a game that had “must win” written all over it for two teams vying for a conference title, it was the Wildcats of Belleville that would emerge the victor on their home floor, 76-69, largely behind the 27-point performance of Carson Syse and his team’s swarming, indefatigable defense. Oh yeah, it was a rivalry game too!

The game was played before a full house in full voice. You knew it was going to be special when the parking lot extended to somewhere near Paoli. The Belleville High School band was there, belting out their version of the Minnesota Rouse...