Nicolet boys tennis coach Tim Koppa was looking for an underdog, someone not out of his top tier of players to rise up and help emotionally pull his team along in the North Shore Conference Tournament last Thursday and Friday.
Running with the same grit and determination that made him Wisconsin's
In the fall of 2008, Wisconsin viewed Homestead senior Ben Gardner as the type of player who could continue UW's tradition of outstanding walk-ons. Gardner was peeved. The lifelong Badgers fan wanted a scholarship.(66)
All-time scoring leaders of boys and girls basketball teams at high schools in the suburban Milwaukee area.
"… So I started to work my way through this. When something is thought to be impossible, determination is what brings you through."
Visit MyCommunityNOW's 2012-13 All-Suburban Boys Basketball Team page for a look at player of the year Luke Fischer (above), coach of the year Steve Showalter, player bios and more.
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