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The NRHEG boys’ track and field team competed in a pair of meets last week, placing fourth at Maple River Thursday and fourth at Blue Earth Area Friday.
Gopher Conference favorite United South Central/Alden-Conger won at Maple River with 150 points, followed by LCWM/Nicollet with 118.5, Madelia-Truman 96.5, NRHEG 66.5, Maple River 45.25, Mankato Loyola 42.25 and Minnesota Valley Lutheran 39.
The Panthers’ lone first was by senior Tony Wacholz, who tossed the discus 131-4.5. He was second in the shot put at 43-3.25.
Also taking second was the Panthers’ 4x100-meter relay team of Matt Webster, Geoff Ramaker, Brian Billing and Hunter Eustice.
Freshman T.J. Schiltz was third in the 1600 and 3200.
The NRHEG baseball team dropped a 6-4 decision at Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Friday.
The Panthers’ overall record evened out at 4-4 and their conference mark fell to 2-3.
Jake Staloch and David Lassahn had the big hits for the Panthers. Staloch’s was a two-out, two-run double. Lassahn had a clutch two-out run-scoring single. Brad Claycomb also had a strong day offensively, going 2-for-3 with an RBI and two runs scored.
Offsetting that was 14 strikeouts for NRHEG.
“We had way too many strikeouts,” said Panthers coach Jeff Reese. “We have to work hard on our two-strike swings.”
Sam Lundberg pitched a complete game for the Panthers. In six innings he gave up six runs (three earned) on 10 hits, with five strikeouts and five walks.
“Sam Lundberg’s pitching performance was good enough for a win,” said Reese. “But a couple of crucial errors hurt.”
The Panthers trailed 2-0 after one inning but tied it in the third as Claycomb and Chad Schlaak scored. NRHEG took a 4-2 lead in the fourth on runs scored by Cody Kraay and Claycomb.
The Buccaneers won it with a four-run sixth.
The Panthers faced Glenville-Emmons Tuesday. They play Thursday, May 5 at Mankato Loyola and host JWP Tuesday, May 10.
By JODY WYNNEMER
Staff Writer
The NRHEG Panther golf teams have had a rough go of it this spring. More often than not, their matches have been played in the wind, rain or both.
Last Thursday was no different as they played host to the Rebels from United South Central at Riverview Golf Course in New Richland. A stiff breeze and temps in the low 40s led to some difficult scoring conditions.
USC 228, NRHEG girls 235
Several of the Panther golfers encountered a few tough breaks on the links as the Rebels finished with a seven-stroke margin. USC’s Ali Wood had a 50 to capture medalist honors. Maddy Reed was low for NRHEG with a 54. Abby Holland (58), Michaela Hansen (59) and Brina Bergland (63) rounded out the scoring.
NRHEG boys 176, USC 187
Panther senior Jon Walstrom came out firing as he was one-under-par until he dumped one in the water on No. 3, but held on and finished with a 41 to lead the scoring on the boys’ side. Aaron Patraw was one stroke back with a 42. Matt Nafe (45) and Spencer Hanna (48) also figured in the Panther’s total. Sam Gackstetter was low for USC with a 46.
“The boys continue to do well,” said coach Brad Root. “Jon [Walstrom] was medalist again. Good news from the JV team was Cole Lenort who had a 45 and will be moving to varsity.”
The Panthers face the Triton Cobras at Dodge Center Tuesday, May 3. They play host to JWP Wednesday, May 4.
LEAGUE CHAMPS — New Richland Liquor Company, winners of the 2010-11 Wednesday Night Bowling League at Trapper’s Lanes in New Richland. Front from left: Shannon Young and Karl Proehl. Back: Dick Root, Al Waldhauser, Mark Routh and Wayne Billing. (Star Eagle photo by Kathy Paulsen)
By KATHY PAULSEN
Staff Writer
The Wednesday Nighters Bowling League at Trapper’s Lanes in New Richland held their end-of-season awards program on Wednesday, April 20th.
The league this past season was comprised of seven teams: Ebnet Construction, Johnny's Custom Cabinets, New Richland Liquor Company, New Richland Liquor Company Women, State Bank of New Richland, Swamprats and Trapper’s Lanes. Once again Janice Pederson from Superior Foods catered the evening meal, which consisted of barbequed pork and turkey, scalloped potatoes, whole kernel corn, macaroni salad and buns. Some of the women on the State Bank of New Richland team — Ann Hagen, Jenny Thompson, Jill Schlaak and Cindy Holland, assisted Janice Pederson, served the meal.
UNSAFE AT HOME — NRHEG catcher Tara Simon, left, tags out USC's Tayla Sunde at home plate in the top of the third inning Monday in New Richland. (Star Eagle photo by Chris Schlaak)
By JIM LUTGENS
Editor/Publisher
The NRHEG softball team absorbed a tough loss Monday, falling 4-1 to United South Central at Legion Field in New Richland.
It was the first Gopher Conference defeat of the season for the Panthers, whose record dropped to 4-3 overall and 3-1 in the league.
“This was a game that could have gone either way,” said NRHEG coach Wendy Schultz. “We had some hard hits to the outfield and USC made some great catches.”
The Panthers outhit the Rebels 9-6 but had two errors to none for the visitors.
The Panthers’ best chance to win it came in the sixth inning, when they had the bases loaded with one out but did not produce any runs.
SECOND-PLACE TOSS — The Panthers’ Kaylee Maxon placed second in the discus with a toss of 103-6 as NRHEG placed fourth at Wells last Thursday. (Star Eagle photo by Chris Schlaak)
By JIM LUTGENS
Editor/Publisher
The NRHEG track and field teams faced some tough competition in a four-team meet hosted by United South Central/Alden-Conger at Wells on Thursday, April 21.
Both the boys and girls finished fourth.
Blue Earth Area won the girls’ meet with 190 points. USC/AC had 140, Waseca 119 and NRHEG 93.
“We really had a tough time against three very good teams,” said NRHEG coach Duey Ferber.
Carlie Wagner continued to score big for the Panthers, winning the 400 meters in 61.65 seconds and the high jump at 5-4. She was second in the 100 and third in the long jump.
Panther nine rallies past Maple River, falls to USC
Written by Jim LutgensBy JIM LUTGENS
Editor/Publisher
After one of its most dramatic wins in recent memory, the NRHEG baseball team was brought to earth Monday by United South Central.
The Panthers, who defeated Maple River on a seventh-inning walk-off hit by Lucas Meyer last Thursday, fell behind 20-0 to USC and lost the Gopher Conference game 23-13 at Legion Field.
NRHEG ran its record to 4-3 overall, 2-2 in the conference.
Against Maple River, Meyer laced a bases-loaded, one-out single to score Matt Dahle with the winning run in a 3-2 Panther victory. Dahle also had a big hit, driving in Chad Schlaak with a solid single to tie it. Brad Claycomb and David Lassahn each added a hit for NRHEG.
Sam Lundberg got the pitching win, going six innings while allowing two earned runs, with nine strikeouts and three walks. He gave up only three hits. Lassahn pitched an inning of scoreless relief.
NRHEG golf boys top BA, girls fall two shots short
Written by Jim LutgensBy JODY WYNNEMER
Staff Writer
Despite cool temperatures and a steady drizzle, the NRHEG Panther boys’ golf team had decent scoring as they topped Faribault Bethlehem Academy 174-183 at Riverview Golf Course Thursday, April 21.
Jon Walstrom led all scorers with a 40, earning him medalist honors. Senior Aaron Patraw was close behind with a 43. Sam Grothem (45) and Matt Nafe (46) also figured in the team score. Spencer Hanna fired a 48 and Jake Langlie had a 55. BA’s Aaron Forgaard had a 41.
PUT ME IN COACH — NRHEG Science Instructor Jennifer Hatton checks out the Twins jerseys available for sale by the Quad Cities Baseball Association. The group is raising funds to replace equipment lost in the September flooding of the concession stand at Legion Field. (Star Eagle photo by Jody Wynnemer)
By JODY WYNNEMER
Staff Writer
The floods of September caused havoc for many residents in the city of New Richland. Areas adjacent to the creek running through town were especially hard hit, which included Legion Field. The Quad Cities Baseball Association operates the concession stand at the ballpark, which was heavily damaged by about five feet of water. Proceeds from the concession stand are used to help fund summer recreation programs for area youth.
“All of the equipment in the stand was damaged,” said Mark Domeier, QCBA representative. “We need to replace some basic equipment to get the stand up and running for the spring and summer.”
The QCBA is offering high quality authentic Minnesota Twins and Vikings jerseys for only $39. These jerseys can cost upwards of a $100 in sporting good stores.
By JIM LUTGENS
Editor/Publisher
So far this young season, pitching has been the story for the NRHEG softball team.
It was again Monday, but the Panther offense stole the show in an 11-0, six-inning victory at Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton. It improved the Panthers to 3-0 in the conference and 4-1 overall.
The Panthers pounded out 13 hits at JWP, led by sophomore Tara Simon, who went 3-for-3 with two runs and two RBIs. Junior Tori Raimann was 3-for-4 with three runs, an RBI and a stolen base. Harlee Vokoun went 2-for-2. Adding one hit each were Kacie Phillips, Steph Root, Shelby Mogenson, Jade Schultz and Kristina Cole. Root and Mogenson each drove in a run.
Jade Schultz had another strong night pitching, allowing only two hits, striking out 10 and walking one.
“It was another good team win,” said coach Wendy Schultz. “Jade had a great night pitching and her defense backed her up and played well. Our infield made the routine plays. Kacie Phillips fielded a nicely hit ball at second base to end the game. Our hits were scattered throughout the lineup, which is nice to see.”
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By JIM LUTGENS
Editor/Publisher
The NRHEG baseball team didn’t get much action in last week because of the weather, and it was a game worth forgetting.
The Panthers fell 16-4 in six innings to Randolph at Legion Field April 11. The rest of the week’s games were wiped out by weather.
The highlight for the Panthers was the first home run of the season for Lucas Meyer, who blasted a two-run shot in the fifth inning. For the game, he was 2-for-3. Sam Lundberg also went 2-for-3 and knocked in a run.
Lundberg started on the mound and absorbed the loss. In 4 1/3 innings of work, he gave up 12 runs (11 earned) on nine hits, with seven strikeouts and eight walks. David Lassahn pitched 2/3 of an inning an also struggled, allowing four earned runs on two hits, fanning one and walkine three. Cody Kraay pitched one inning of scoreless relief.
“Our pitchers need to throw strikes and change speed,” said Panthers coach Jeff Reese. “Offensively, we need to cut down on the strikeouts and put the ball in play. Obviously, Randolph is a fine team, but we need to compete with the good teams.”
The Panthers were slated to play at JWP Monday but no report was received. They’re slated to host USC Monday, April 25 and play at Blooming Prairie the next day.
By JODY WYNNEMER
Staff writer
The NRHEG Panther boys’ and girls’ golf teams didn’t take advantage of one of the nicest days weatherwise so far this year as they both dropped their opening matches to United South Central on Tuesday, April 12.
The boys saw a four-stroke difference in a 175-179 score. USC’s Sam Gackstetter led all scorers with a two-over-par 38 on the Oakview Golf Course layout.
Sam Grothem was low man for the Panthers carding a 40. Jon Walstrom (42); Aaron Patraw (43) and Spencer Hanna (54) rounded out the team score. Cody Root (57) and Tony Svoboda (59) finished fifth and sixth respectively.
“Sam, Aaron and Jon all shot well,” said Coach Brad Root. “We were missing Matt Nafe due to a sudden death in the family. Cody Root filled in for Matt but we fell four strokes short. One nice surprise was Jake Langlie (44) on the junior varsity; he will move up to the varsity for the next match.”
By JIM LUTGENS
Editor/Publisher
The NRHEG girls’ track and field team hosted its own Panther Relays last Tuesday and came out on top of an eight-team field. The Panthers won with 116 points, followed by WEM with 89, JWP 65, Blooming Prairie 58, St. Clair 51, Maple River 47, Minnesota Academy of the Deaf 30 and Bethlehem Academy 15.
The meet used non-traditional scoring, with three athletes from each team combining for each individual event. Relay races were ran as usual.
“It was a nice win for our Panthers tonight,” said NRHEG coach Duey Ferber. “Many of our younger runners had fantastic performances. Relay meets are a fun way to really build team unity.”
The Panthers took five first places: discus (Jill Kalis, Kaylee Maxon, Mikayla Lindell); sprint medley relay (Abby Wacholz, Raelin Schue, Carlie Wagner, Danielle Krueger); 4x100 (Abby Crabtree, Samantha Hogstad, Paige Bolduan, Schue); short sprint medley (Crabtree, Bolduan, Krueger, Wagner); high jump (Wagner, Bolduan, Katie Cole).
IMPORTANT POINTS — The Panthers’ Ashley Garretson clears a hurdle on her way to a sixth-place finish at Waseca. (Star Eagle photo by Chris Schlaak)
By JIM LUTGENS
Editor/Publisher
The New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva girls' track and field had a busy and productive opening week outdoors, taking second in their own Panther Invitational last Tuesday and placing third at Waseca Friday.
Albert Lea won the Panther Invite with 168.5 points. The Panthers had 142.5, followed by Medford with 82.5, JWO 52.5, WEM 52, Maple River 50 and LeCenter/Cleveland 3.
The Panthers clamed six firsts, four by freshman sensation Carlie Wagner. She won the 100 meters (13.3 seconds), the 200 (26.8), the 400 (61.2) and the high jump (5-4).
"Carlie had another great meet," said NRHEG coach Duey Ferber.
Also taking first for the Panthers were Amber Schmit, shot put (32-1/3) and Danielle Krueger, 800 (2:26.9). Krueger, a junior, was second in the 400 in 63.5.
Other NRHEG places: Anna Schlaak, second, 100 hurdles and third, high jump; Jill Kalis, second, discus; Kaylee Maxon, second, shot put and fifth, discus; Katie Cole, third, long jump; Katherine Lewer, third, 3200; 4x200 relay, third (Raelin Schue, Samantha Hogstad, Krueger, Schlaak); Mikayla Lindell, fourth, discus and fifth, shot put; Abby Crabtree, fourth, 800; Schue, fifth, 100; 4x800, fifth (Shantaya Olson, Emily Habeck, Lewer, Lindsey Schulz); 4x400, fifth (Habeck, Hailey Schuller, Abby Wacholz, Jamie Ulrich); Paige Bolduan, sixth, high jump.