Zeitler hits 1,000 as Luxemburg-Casco rolls

Jake Zeitler stole the ball and coasted in for a layup with 10:52 left in Luxemburg-Casco's 99-56 victory over Marinette on Friday night, stepping into the Spartans' record book with his 1,000th career point.

Zeitler is the first L-C boys basketball player to score 1,000 points. During the first half he passed Tom Baierl's school record of 984 with a jump shot from the left side.

Coming into the game, Zeitler needed 10 points to match Baierl and 25 to reach 1,000; he finished the night with 33 points.

The game was stopped when he hit 1,000, and Zeitler exchanged high-fives with his teammates and embraced Coach John Hampton, then went into the bleachers to give the ball – and hugs – to his parents, Russ and Jenny.

The 6 foot 5 Zeitler has signed a letter of commitment to play for Bemidji State in Bemidji, Minn., where he plans to study physical education and business.

The Spartans are now 3-1 in the North Eastern Conference and overall.

Marinette…34 22 – 56

Luxemburg-Casco…50 49 – 99

MARINETTE – Waloway 5, Ma. Wagner 13, Semrau 7, Miller 4, Mi. Wagner 2, Nelson 9, Paris 4, Wendt 5, Poetzel 7. 3-pt: Waloway 1, Ma. Wagner 3, Semrau 1, Nelson 1, Peotzel 1. FT: 9-11. F: 19.

LUXEMBURG-CASCO – Jandrin 4, DePrey 9, Wotruba 5, Zeitler 33, Otradovec 5, Junio 3, Isenberg 2, Ronsman 6, Coisman 12, Te Kulve 8, Kanz 12. 3-pt: DePrey 1, Wotruba 1, Zeitler 4, Otradovec 1, Junio 1, Te Kulve 2. FT: 11-19. F: 15.

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