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WDSRA's Windy City Warriors Named Conference Champions |
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The Western DuPage Special Recreation Association (WDSRA) Windy City Warriors took first place in the National Wheelchair Basketball Association’s (NWBA) Midwest Conference Junior Varsity Championship held Saturday and Sunday, February 16th and 17th.
Held in Valparaiso Indiana and ending with single elimination play, the Warriors beat the Peoria Wildcats 35-30 for the title. The Warriors advance to nationals being held in Omaha Nebraska March 6-9th. They play the TIRR Hotwheels from Houston in the first round. The Warriors ended their JV season 18-3. Three WDSRA Warriors received tournament honors: John Ruiz was named the MVP—Boys, Joel Adams received the sportsmanship award, and Dannie Ocasio was named to the all tournament team. For more information about the Warriors or the tournament, contact Trent Thenhaus, WDSRA adapted sports and recreation coordinator at 630-681-0962 ext. 114. |