Brussels (NBC 26) – packed gym, milestone within reach and battle on the pitch – the historic Dausta night was effortless.
Soutior Southern Door entered Oconto on Tuesday, needing 23 points to become the second player in the history of boys’ basketball in Wisconsin High School to reach 3000 career points. When the fans filled the stands, the waiting was high.
It was not effortless, because the defense of Oconto made him work for every basket in the first half.
The southern door increased by nine for a break, but after the break Daust found his rhythm.
And then the moment came. The basket that placed him in the books.
“This moment is quite surreal for me,” said Daust after the match. “This is something I have never imagined myself. This can be done with all this support here in the community, it is amazing. “
The final part of 34 Dausta points not only secured his place in the history of Wisconsin basketball, but also prompted Eagles to a 15-point victory over Oconto.
Southern Door Star became only a player of the second boys in the history of state, who reached 3000 career points, after Anthony Pieper Wauseukee, who first reached this feat in 1993.
Mile stone did not come without pressure. Daust recognized the intensity of the game and the importance of the moment.
“You know, I would like to have a greater advantage when it happened,” he admitted. “It would make it much more soothing and not so much pressure. But you know that it happened as it happened. It happened for some reason. So you know, I’m glad it ended and we can focus on play -ff. “
Thanks to the historical achievement in the books, Daust devoted time to reflection on his journey and people who helped him get there.
“I am very proud of the guys as they fought,” he said. “I love these guys and I love everyone who helped me get to this. This award is more than me. This is a team award. “
For Southern Door, the night was more than just a milestone – it was a player’s holiday who left a lasting mark in high school basketball in Wisconsin. When the eagles focus on the season, Daust remains grateful for pouring support.
“It’s great support and I love everyone who left,” he said. “I can’t thank them enough. These guys are amazing. “
