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Athletics and music reports: boys’ basketball hot, jazz band visits Marsalis and Solo & Ensemble top ratings
Summary
Superintendent Cook reported strong records for several teams (boys’ varsity 16‑1, conference 13‑0), noted wrestling placings and that the jazz band attended Hill Auditorium to see Wynton Marsalis. Five student ensembles received Division I/II ratings at Solo & Ensemble; two groups will advance to state.
Superintendent Cook reported multiple athletics updates at the Feb. 9 meeting. High school boys’ varsity basketball was listed at 16‑1 overall and 13‑0 in conference play; JV was 13‑1. Girls’ varsity stood at 14‑2 (11‑1 conference) with JV 10‑3. Competitive cheer finished second in the conference. Wrestling results were summarized, with five athletes placing (including Davon King finishing first) and several wrestlers noted for career win totals. Jackson United hockey was cited at 15‑10 overall, 7‑4 in league play.
On the arts front, Cook said the jazz band attended Hill Auditorium to see Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra; one student asked a live question during the event. At Solo & Ensemble at Tecumseh High School, five student events received a Division I “Superior” or Division II “Good” rating; the brass quintet and a bassoon solo received Division I and are bound for state competition in Chelsea.
