The Freedom Irish beat Grafton 65-61 in overtime on Friday to capture a division 2 semifinal win and move into Saturday's  WIAA  title game against Monroe (1:45pm).

The 4-point win by the Irish put an end to Grafton's 31-game winning streak.  The Blackhawks were the defending State Champions after beating New London in last years title game.

Day 2 Final Scores at the Alliant Energy Center

Division 2 semifinals

Freedom 65, Grafton 61 OT
Monroe 49, Altoona 47

Division 1 semifinals

Milwaukee Vincent 45, Verona 26
Oshkosh West 41, Brookfield Central 29

Division 4 semifinals

St. Mary Central 49, Sheboygan County Christian 37
Flambeau 57, Eleva-Strum 40

Saturday's Championship Lineup

Div. 4  12:05pm  St. Mary Central (23-3) vs. Flambeau (25-1)
Div. 2    1:45pm  Freedom (24-2) vs. Monroe (21-5)

Div. 3    6:35pm  Oostburg (26-0) vs. Markesan (24-2)
Div. 1    8:15pm  Oshkosh West (20-5) vs. Milwaukee Vincent (21-3)

 

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