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Spring Thaw Results Are In!

Spring Thaw Results Are In!
Posted: Apr 08, 2025

The 2025 Gogebic Samson Spring Thaw Classic completed play on Sunday with three champions being crowned. The Women’s Division winners were the Iron Nugget (Hurley); the Men’s Division I winners were The Goon Squad (Hayward), and Thunderbird Park (Minocqua) claimed Men’s Division II.

 

Women’s Division:

The Iron Nugget rallied with a strong 2nd half to defeat Mattson’s TV & Appliance 47-38 in the Women’s Championship Game. Emily DiGiorgio led Iron Nugget with 15 points and Kate Borseth added 10. For Mattson’s TV, Sam Ofstad scored 16 points & Brooke DeRosso added 9.  Emily DiGiorgio was selected the Women’s Division MVP. 

Men’s Division II:

Thunderbird Park battled back from their 1st round loss to win Division II with 68-56 victory over the Briggs Boys. Thunderbird Park was led by five guys in double figures – Justin Cobb (17), Logan Peterson (14), Dennis Valliere (12), Tarrin St. Germaine (11), & Ryan Losh (11). The Briggs Boys were led in scoring by Ari Pierson (20), Finnley Powell (12), & Stephen Kesti (12).   Justin Cobb was selected the MVP in Men’s Division II.

Men’s Division I:

The Goon Squad defeated Duke’s Ducks 69-49 in Men’s Division I.  Xavier Cummings led the Goon Squad with 20 points, Tristan Stevens added 14 and Luke Tweed notched 10. For Duke’s Ducks, Gabe Nenhalo (18) and Austin Allen-Walker (10) led the Ducks’ scoring. Xavier Cummings was selected as Division I MVP.  

Twenty teams participated in this year’s Spring Thaw – 16 men + 4 women. Twenty-six games were played beginning Friday and concluding on Sunday. Fun fact: 15 of the 20 teams had at least one former Samson on their roster.

The 32nd Spring Thaw Classic is in the record books. Fun was had and memories were made! A huge thank you is extended to the team sponsors, players, & fans who participated in the 2025 THAW. An even bigger thank you is bestowed on the gate keepers, concession workers, maintenance crew, game referees, and score table crew that provides vital support for the event. This activity continues to be a great community service for the Gogebic Range and a solid fundraiser for Gogebic Samson Basketball.