‘That’s not what we came here for’: Kiel’s season ends with a heartbreaking loss in the state semifinals

MADISON, Wis. (NBC 26) – Kiel’s previously undefeated season came to a painful end on Thursday as the Raiders lost 57-55 to Lakeside Lutheran in the WIAA Division 3 state semifinal round.

Warriors guard Kaycee Guzman hit a gigantic floater with 1.5 seconds left to give Lakeside the lead.

• Kiel led for most of the match (20:35). Lakeside Lutheran went on a 7-0 run slow in the second half to take the lead.
• Raiders senior Jack Heckmann tied the game with three goals in the final minute before a fumble by Guzman put the Warriors back in front.
• After Lakeside took an early 15-8 lead, Kiel responded with a 19-3 run to take a 27-21 halftime lead.
• Guzman led all scorers with 21 points, doing so in just over 25 minutes of action; he sat out most of the first half due to foul trouble.
• Lakeside Lutheran outshot Kiel by 17 points and Guzman was on the floor.
• Grant Manz led Kiel with 15 points and 15 rebounds. Pierce Arenz scored 12 points.
• Kiel finishes the season 28-1. The Raiders won their first conference title in 23 years and first sectional title in 14 years.