‘Romero-Ah Sam Era’ ends at state

PIERRE WEIL / CHRONICLE PHOTO. Springfield coach Joe Williamson (right) greets Danaeja Romero-Ah Sam (left) and Diamond Wright as they exit the court following the team’s quarterfinal loss to Crater. The Millers finished in fourth place in the state.

McMINNVILLE – It wasn’t the dream return to the state tournament that the Springfield girls basketball team was hoping for – but don’t mistake the failed title defense for a failed season. After falling to Midwestern League rival and second-ranked Crater in the quarterfinals, the Millers battled their way through the consolation bracket to earn fourth in the state one year after winning the title.

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