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Vicenza's Claire Troiano goes in for a lay-up during the DODEA-Europe 2020 Division II Girls Basketball Championship game against Naples at the Wiesbaden High School, Germany, Feb. 22, 2020. Naples won the game 44-35. Brian Ferguson/Stars and Stripes<br>Brian Ferguson/Stars and Stripes
Vicenza's Claire Troiano goes in for a lay-up during the DODEA-Europe 2020 Division II Girls Basketball Championship game against Naples at the Wiesbaden High School, Germany, Feb. 22, 2020. Naples won the game 44-35. Brian Ferguson/Stars and Stripes<br>Brian Ferguson/Stars and Stripes

Champions well represented on All-Europe lists

Standout student-athletes from what proved to be the last season of the 2019-20 DODEA-Europe sports year were recognized this week with the release of the winter All-Europe teams.

There won't be any plays such as this one in a 2016 match between Aviano and Sigonella this year after DODEA-Europe canceled the spring sports season, citing concerns over the spread of the coronavirus.<br>Kent Harris/Stars and Stripes
There won't be any plays such as this one in a 2016 match between Aviano and Sigonella this year after DODEA-Europe canceled the spring sports season, citing concerns over the spread of the coronavirus.<br>Kent Harris/Stars and Stripes

DODEA Europe coaches and players will miss competition this spring

Wednesday’s announcement was far from a surprise. But the official announcement still had a profound impact.

A scene from last season's soccer finals in Kaiserslautern, Germany. DODEA-Europe has said that all practices, games and events will be canceled for as long as the involved schools remain closed. That includes boys and girls soccer, baseball, softball and track and field. <br>Brian Ferguson/Stars and Stripes
A scene from last season's soccer finals in Kaiserslautern, Germany. DODEA-Europe has said that all practices, games and events will be canceled for as long as the involved schools remain closed. That includes boys and girls soccer, baseball, softball and track and field. <br>Brian Ferguson/Stars and Stripes

DODEA-Europe sports suspended as school shuts down for coronavirus

The decision followed a spate of initial cancellations in response to the spreading coronavirus.

Rocio Fernandez of Ramstein sends a cross towards the goal in a game last season against the Kaiserslautern Raiders. DODEA-Europe has canceled the first two weeks of its upcoming spring sports season due to coronavirus concerns. <br>GREGORY BROOME/STARS AND STRIPES
Rocio Fernandez of Ramstein sends a cross towards the goal in a game last season against the Kaiserslautern Raiders. DODEA-Europe has canceled the first two weeks of its upcoming spring sports season due to coronavirus concerns. <br>GREGORY BROOME/STARS AND STRIPES

DODEA-Europe cancels sports for two weeks over coronavirus concerns

DODEA-Europe has canceled the first two weeks of its upcoming spring sports season due to concerns over the spread of the new coronavirus.

June Smith of Hohenfels shoots over Johanne Sandal of AFNORTH in a Division III semifinal at the DODEA-Europe basketball championships in Wiesbaden, Germany, Friday, Feb. 21, 2020. Hohenfels won 36-31 to advance to the finals.<br>MICHAEL ABRAMS/STARS AND STRIPES
June Smith of Hohenfels shoots over Johanne Sandal of AFNORTH in a Division III semifinal at the DODEA-Europe basketball championships in Wiesbaden, Germany, Friday, Feb. 21, 2020. Hohenfels won 36-31 to advance to the finals.<br>MICHAEL ABRAMS/STARS AND STRIPES

Girls D-III semifinals

Spangdahlem, Hohenfels to clash in final

Sentinels stay perfect in division play by pulling away from Sigonella, while Tigers hold off AFNORTH in other semifinal.

Brussels' Jalen Pollard is fouled by AFNORTH'ss Alan Goldsmith as he attempts a shot in a Division III game at the DODEA-Europe basketball championships in Wiesbaden, Germany, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020. Brussels won 24-11.<br>MICHAEL ABRAMS/STARS AND STRIPES
Brussels' Jalen Pollard is fouled by AFNORTH'ss Alan Goldsmith as he attempts a shot in a Division III game at the DODEA-Europe basketball championships in Wiesbaden, Germany, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020. Brussels won 24-11.<br>MICHAEL ABRAMS/STARS AND STRIPES

DODEA-Europe boys hoops

Ramstein-Kaiserslautern matchup won't decide title this year

Cross-town rivals will meet in the semifinals after spending last two year's battling for championship. Vilseck takes on Black Forest Academy in other semi.

Claire Troiano of Vicenza fights for the ball with Bahrain's Taz Abdkhair and Jayla Dewalt in a Division II game at the DODEA-Europe basketball championships in Wiesbaden, Germany, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020. Vicenza won the game 38-25.<br>MICHAEL ABRAMS/STARS AND STRIPES
Claire Troiano of Vicenza fights for the ball with Bahrain's Taz Abdkhair and Jayla Dewalt in a Division II game at the DODEA-Europe basketball championships in Wiesbaden, Germany, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020. Vicenza won the game 38-25.<br>MICHAEL ABRAMS/STARS AND STRIPES

DODEA-Europe girls hoops

D-I girls favorites all advance to semifinals

Unbeaten Stuttgart will face Kaiserslautern, while Ramstein takes on SHAPE in Friday's matchups.

AFNORTH school info

Location: Brunssum, Netherlands
Mascot: Lions
Colors: Forest green and maroon
Enrollment: 169
Website: http://www.afno-is.eu.dodea.edu/

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Kaiserslautern's Audrey Elisondo dribbles down the court during a game against SHAPE during the DODEA-Europe 2020 Division I basketball playoffs at the Southside gym on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020. <br>Brian Ferguson/Stars and Stripes
Kaiserslautern's Audrey Elisondo dribbles down the court during a game against SHAPE during the DODEA-Europe 2020 Division I basketball playoffs at the Southside gym on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020. <br>Brian Ferguson/Stars and Stripes

DODEA-Europe girls hoops

Most top seeds performing up to expectations

The status quo held firm Wednesday as regular-season frontrunners Stuttgart, Aviano and Spangdahlem seized control of their respective DODEA-Europe girls basketball championship tournament brackets.

Wiesbaden's Kaleb McKenzie takes a shot during a game against Black Forest Academy during the DODEA-Europe 2020 Division I basketball playoffs at the Southside gym on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020. <br>Brian Ferguson/Stars and Stripes
Wiesbaden's Kaleb McKenzie takes a shot during a game against Black Forest Academy during the DODEA-Europe 2020 Division I basketball playoffs at the Southside gym on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020. <br>Brian Ferguson/Stars and Stripes

DODEA-Europe boys hoops

D-I teams in a jumble after opening day surprises

The 2019-20 DODEA-Europe boys basketball championship tournaments launched Wednesday in Ramstein and Wiesbaden as teams began to battle for spots in the elimination rounds Friday and Saturday.

Ramstein's Christian Griffith celebrates his 138-pound title after defeating Stuttgart's Carter Hanes at the DODEA-Europe wrestling finals in Wiesbaden, Germany, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020.<br>MICHAEL ABRAMS/STARS AND STRIPES
Ramstein's Christian Griffith celebrates his 138-pound title after defeating Stuttgart's Carter Hanes at the DODEA-Europe wrestling finals in Wiesbaden, Germany, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020.<br>MICHAEL ABRAMS/STARS AND STRIPES

DODEA-Europe wrestling

Ramstein, Stuttgart share bragging rights

The latest entry in the DODEA-Europe wrestling rivalry between the Ramstein Royals and Stuttgart Panthers goes to ... both of them.

Alconbury's Becker Dunscombe, left, grapples with Stuttgart's Ivan Centeno in a 126-pound match on the first day of the DODEA-Europe wrestling championships in Wiesbaden, Germany, Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. Centeno won the close match 10-9.<br>MICHAEL ABRAMS/STARS AND STRIPES
Alconbury's Becker Dunscombe, left, grapples with Stuttgart's Ivan Centeno in a 126-pound match on the first day of the DODEA-Europe wrestling championships in Wiesbaden, Germany, Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. Centeno won the close match 10-9.<br>MICHAEL ABRAMS/STARS AND STRIPES

DODEA-Europe wrestling

Four rounds down, three more to go for champs to be

After finishing up pool wresting on Saturday morning, the top wrestlers in DODEA-Europe will square off in matches that will determine places in season-ending tourney.