A potential game-tying last second, desperation half-court shot fell just short as the final chapter of the old gymnasium was written Thursday night in Luxemburg as the Lady Spartans fell to the Fox Valley Lutheran Foxes 62-59.  The end of an era of Luxemburg-Casco games played in the gym known as "The Pit" was a close game throughout the first half as the Spartans rallied from a six-point deficit to tie the game 24-24 at intermission.  Both teams turned the ball over frequently and the Spartans had a hard time controlling a quicker and faster Foxes team.  The Spartans fell behind by as many as 10 points in the second half only to rally again and cut the lead to 2 points with :04 left.  After the Foxes' Madison Jacobson made a free throw, the Spartans had a chance when she missed the second one.  McKenna Gmeider's half-court heave at the buzzer came up just short brushing the net and the Foxes held on for the victory.  Fox Valley Lutheran was led by freshman Emily Jaenke who scored 17 points.  Luxemburg-Casco (4-9, 4-12 overall) were led by Taylor Thiry with 21 points and Lauren Adams who scored 15 of her 17 points in the second half to keep the Spartans close.  The Lady Spartans will now open the historic first game in the new gym next Tuesday against Clintonville.  Pregame will be at 7 pm and tip at 7:15 pm on WBDK 96.7 FM as well as streamed live on DoorKewauneeHighSchoolSports.com.

(photos courtesy of Ron LeCloux)