The boys basketball team advancing to the State competition this April includes, front row from left, Sam Gremban, Colby Kruse and Jack Gremban; back row, coach Jim Swenson, Bradley Stevens, Nick Greenberg, coach Tim Kruse, Pierce Wiersema, Foster Hakes and coach Greg Gremban. —Photo By Wally Geist

By Wally Geist
News Correspondent

For the first time ever, a Northland Pines youth boys basketball team has been invited to play in the Wisconsin State Invitational Championship tournament in the fifth-grade division.

The team is comprised of fourth- and fifth-grade boys, along with one third-grader, according to coach Tim Kruse. Other coaches include