The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Board of Control reviewed and approved a number of committee recommendations for winter sports at its June meeting.

Five of the recommendations made in basketball received Board approval. The most notable replaces the four-quarter game format with a two 18-minute halves for varsity games on a one-year trial basis in 2015-16. Subvarsity games will play two 16-minute halves. 

Another significant Board decision will rearrange the schedule for the boys and girls State Basketball Tournaments next March.

The Division 3 semifinals will be pla...