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E-TC's Witt named to D First Team; Borseth, Berglund, Samardich Second Team selections

MARQUETTE - Four area players were named to the All-U.P. team at Wednesday's 67th annual boys basketball meeting of the Upper Peninsula Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association.

Ewen-Trout Creek's Jake Witt added to his collection of postseason awards by earning a spot on the Class D First Team.

The 6-7 center averaged 24.2 points, 17 rebounds and 5.1 blocks per game, while also earning the Copper Mountain Player of the Year award and a spot on the Associated Press Class D All-State team.

He led the Panthers to the District 127 championship with a dominating district final performanc...