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Grundy Center Falls Short Against Treynor in State Basketball Quarterfinal
5-seed Grundy Center loses 57-48 to 4-seed Treynor in 2A tournament matchup
Mar. 12, 2026 at 2:59pm
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The 5-seed Grundy Center Spartans fell 57-48 to the 4-seed Treynor Cardinals in the quarterfinal round of the IHSAA 2A State Basketball Tournament. After scoring the first six points, Grundy Center went over nine minutes without a field goal, allowing Treynor to take the lead. The Spartans were held without a two-point field goal until early in the third quarter, relying on three-pointers and free throws in the first half. Despite tying the game in the fourth quarter, Grundy Center was unable to regain the lead and Treynor sealed the victory at the free throw line.
Why it matters
This loss ends Grundy Center's season at 23-2 after a strong regular season campaign. The Spartans were seeking their first state tournament appearance since 2021, but came up short against a tough Treynor squad. The game highlighted the challenges of maintaining an offensive rhythm against a stifling defense, as well as the importance of converting high-percentage shots in the postseason.
The details
Grundy Center scored the first six points of the game, but then went over nine minutes without a field goal, allowing Treynor to take the lead. The Spartans were held without a two-point field goal until early in the third quarter, relying on three-pointers and free throws to keep the game close. Down by three entering the fourth quarter, Brayden Davie hit a three-pointer and had an and-one to tie the game, but Grundy Center was unable to take the lead back. Treynor sealed the victory at the free throw line in the final minutes.
- The game was played on Wednesday, March 12, 2026 as part of the IHSAA 2A State Basketball Tournament quarterfinal round.
- Grundy Center scored the first six points of the game before going over nine minutes without a field goal in the first half.
The players
Brayden Davie
A Grundy Center player who scored 16 points in the game, including a three-pointer and an and-one that tied the game in the fourth quarter.
Judd Jirovsky
A Grundy Center senior who scored 16 points and discussed the various factors that led to the team's loss.
Treynor Cardinals
The 4-seed team that defeated Grundy Center 57-48 to advance to the semifinals of the IHSAA 2A State Basketball Tournament.
What they’re saying
“There were a variety of factors that led to the result.”
— Judd Jirovsky, Grundy Center Senior
The takeaway
Grundy Center's season has come to an end after a strong 23-2 campaign, falling short in the quarterfinal round of the IHSAA 2A State Basketball Tournament against a tough Treynor squad. The game highlighted the importance of maintaining offensive rhythm and converting high-percentage shots in the postseason, as the Spartans struggled to score for long stretches and were unable to regain the lead after tying the game in the fourth quarter.
