Crafty veterans claim Aurora alumni title

Class of 2007-11 rally to defeat 2024 in Saturday’s final

  • Class of 2007-11’s Caleb Shivley rolls past the screen of Ben Peard set on 2024’s Tyson Dvorak during the first half of 07-11’s 43-40 win in Saturday’s championship final. It was the first tournament victory for anyone from those five classes.
    Class of 2007-11’s Caleb Shivley rolls past the screen of Ben Peard set on 2024’s Tyson Dvorak during the first half of 07-11’s 43-40 win in Saturday’s championship final. It was the first tournament victory for anyone from those five classes.
    Saturday’s championship final featured the crafty veterans against the young guns. A quick start from the Class of 2024 wasn’t enough to claim its first title.Instead, the Class of 2007-11 came from behind to win the 36th annual Bill Kropp and Curly Penner Aurora Alumni tournament championship, 43-40. The Class of 2024 jumped out to an early lead thanks to a hot hand from Ethan...

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