The Bears’ season ended on Thursday, March 6th during a game against Ava Bears. Willow lost by only one point with a final score of Willow Bears-57, Ava Bears-58. This game ended the Bears season and sent the Ava Bears to Sectionals.

The Bears ended their season with a winning record. The junior varsity had an amazing record of 17-4, and the varsity ended their season with a record of 14-12. In the conference, the junior varsity went undefeated and the varsity went 5-2 in the conference. The junior varsity ended their season with a second place trophy in the Licking tournament, and the varsity ended their season with a second place districts plaque. All in all the Bears had a great season and hope to continue to get better in the off season.

“We really came together as a team this year and had a great season,” stated Steven Mallow.

“I loved playing with all the guys; it was my best season ever! Im living proof that if you never give up and work your butt off as much as you as you can, you will always have success in anything you do,” commented Michael Grindstaff.