Shootaround update

I just got back from the Nicholas Johnson Pavilion at the Kohl Center, where Eau Claire North and Eau Claire Regis were having their shootarounds (I didn't arrive in Madison in time for Eleva-Strum's -- my car needed an oil change).

Since the Badgers are playing Penn State tonight, the teams weren't able to use the Kohl Center floor. Instead they used the adjoining practice facility. That's probably the only downside of today's activities. But as far as practice facilities go, the pavilion is a pretty nice one.

One of the security guards did let the Huskies get a peak inside the Kohl Center, so they were able to get a brief glance at where they'll play tomorrow night.

Both teams seemed pretty loose and ready to go. Regis had a practice today at Edgewood, while North will practice at MATC tomorrow morning. The Huskies also had a quick practice this morning at the Doghouse before their sendoff festivities.

I'd say the highlight of today's shootaround was the impromptu dunk contest North had. Andy Kleist and Tyler Brown probably had the most impressive dunks -- Brown threw one ball off the backboard before tomahawking it home -- but James Moist also showed some hops in throwing one down for what I'm told is his first dunk.

And for the record, after being called out by several Ramblers players, I swished a free throw. I hope the TV guys have that on tape.

See y'all bright and early -- at least by sports writer standards -- tomorrow morning at the Kohl Center for Regis and Iola-Scandinavia in the Division 3 semifinals. I'll also check in throughout the day with more on that game and North's Division 1 quarterfinal against Tosa East.

- Joe Ziemer