Verona boys basketball team lost a close shootout to Sun Prairie West, 105-101, in a WIAA Division 1 regional championship after failing to hold onto a first-half lead.

The Big Picture

This defeat marks Verona's third loss to Sun Prairie West this season, despite a strong performance by junior guard Tre Poteat who scored 33 points.

By the Numbers
  • Sun Prairie West's Chris Davis Jr. scored a game-high 43 points, while teammate Tavian Crawford contributed 29 points and 10 rebounds.
  • Verona's Drew Murphy added 26 points, Kamarr Bridges-Miller scored 19, and Cam Williams had 15 points with three one-handed dunks.
State of Play
  • Verona (15-11) beat Sun Prairie East 86-72 in a regional semifinal before the loss in the regional championship.
  • Sun Prairie West led by as many as eight points in the first half and eventually secured the victory with key free throws by Crawford.
What's Next

Verona's season ends with this defeat, while Sun Prairie West advances in the Division 1 playoffs.

Bottom Line

Despite a valiant effort from Verona's players, Sun Prairie West's strong performance and free throws sealed their victory in a high-scoring showdown.