Black Forest Academy

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.

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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

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

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.

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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.

Christion Benton-Hall finishes a fast break in a Division I semifinal at the DODEA-Europe Division I basketball championships in Wiesbaden, Germany, Friday, Feb. 21, 2020. Ramstein beat Kaiserslautern 50-43 to advance to the final against Vilseck.<br>MICHAEL ABRAMS/STARS AND STRIPES

Boys D-I semifinals

Vilseck will try to knock Royals off throne

Five-time defending champion Ramstein again downs Kaiserslautern, while Falcons rally past Black Forest to reach finals.

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

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.

Black Forest Academy school info

Location: Kandern, Germany
Mascot: Falcons
Colors: Navy blue and white
Enrollment:230
Website: http://www.bfacademy.com/

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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

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.

Boys basketball roundup

Falcons move into second by sweeping Warriors

Black Forest bounces back from sweep last weekend at hands of first-place Ramstein to swap places with Wiesbaden in standings.

Kaiserslautern's Danny Aldana pins Stuttgart's Carter Hanes during a wrestling tournament at Kaiserslautern High School, Germany, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020. <br>Brian Ferguson/Stars and Stripes

Wrestlers set to open postseason action

The final act of the 2019-20 DODEA-Europe winter sports season began last weekend with the European championship meet in marksmanship. Now basketball and wrestling are in view of the finish line.