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Basketball: Zane Britton plays in IHSA State Wheelchair Tournament

Zane Britton, 10, of Princeton takes aim for a shot playing for the Peoria Wildcats during the IHSA Wheelchair State Tournament in Champaign Saturday. The Wildcats placed fourth in the tournament which runs through the 12th grade. His fan club included PHS seniors Teegan Davis, along with his brothers, and Grady Thompson. (Mike Vaughn)

By Kevin Hieronymus

Zane Britton, 10, of Princeton played for the Peoria Wildcats during the IHSA Wheelchair State Tournament in Champaign Saturday.

The Wildcats placed fourth in the tournament which includes grade up 12th grade.

Zane’s fan club included PHS seniors Teegan Davis, along with his brothers, and Grady Thompson and Tiger coach Jason Smith.

Zane Britton, 10, of Princeton got a visit from PHS seniors Teegan Davis and Grady Thompson along with Drake Davis (left) and Cael Davis (right) while playing for the Peoria Wildcats during the IHSA Wheelchair State Tournament in Champaign Saturday.

Zane Britton, 10, of Princeton got a visit from PHS seniors Teegan Davis and Grady Thompson along with Drake Davis (left) and Cael Davis (right) while playing for the Peoria Wildcats during the IHSA Wheelchair State Tournament in Champaign Saturday. (Photo courtesy Stephanie Shofner)

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Kevin Hieronymus

Kevin Hieronymus

Kevin has been sports editor of the BCR since 1986 and is Sports Editor of Putnam County Record. Was previously sports editor of the St. Louis Daily News and a regular contributor for the St. Louis Cardinals Magazine. He is a member of the IBCA and Illinois Valley Hall of Fames. He is one of 4 sportswriters from his tiny hometown Atlanta, IL