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Panther offense scores big in Medford game
Tollefson dominates 2nd half as defense keep Tigers down
Lady Panthers win one at Medford
By REED WALLER
Staff Writer
The Lady Panthers, needing to rack up some wins, got one at Medford last Friday, Dec. 19, coming out 61-45.
The teams stayed neck and neck nearly through the first half, when NRHEG took control of the ball and pulled ahead to take a 28-19 lead at the break. NRHEG dominated the second half, and ended with a 16 point lead.
Maddie Wagner was the point leader with 19 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, and 5 steals.
Panther Wrestlers 2nd of 31 at Redwood Riot
Friday and Saturday, December 19 and 20, the NRHEG Panthers wrestled at the Redwood Riot. The Panthers finished in second place out of a field of 31 teams.
The only team placing ahead of NRHEG was Kerkoven-Murdock-Sunberg.
The Panthers had seven place winners. These placewinners are:
Kids ringing in the season in Geneva
Santa Bingo brings big prizes and big smiles
BEAR HUG – Isabel Hanson, the lucky winner of the afternoon door prize, enjoys the day with sisters Brooke, 11, and Indy, 2. Star Eagle photo by Kathy Paulsen
By KATHY PAULSEN
Staff Writer
In spite of the fact that there was not much snow left on the ground due to the mid-40 degree temperatures on Saturday afternoon, December 13th, Santa did manage to arrive in Geneva at 2 p.m. to greet all of the children.
Prior to his arrival about 50 kids, along with the help of many of their parents, turned out to play Bingo. Chase Simon, 8-week-old son of Travis and Stacy Simon, was the youngest one in attendance this year.
Vera A. Bowman
Funeral services for Vera A. Bowman, age 98, of Hollandale were held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, December 21, 2014 at the Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Chapel, Pastor David Schreiber officiating. Interment was in the Hollandale Cemetery. Online condolences are welcome at www.bayviewfuneral.com.
Vera died on Thursday, December 17, 2014 at St. John’s Lutheran Community.
Preston Robert Peterson
Preston Robert Peterson, age 18 of New Richland, died on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at his home.
Born in Waseca, Minnesota on February 22, 1996, he was the son of Thomas and Tamara (Breck) Peterson. Preston graduated from NRHEG High School in 2014 and then attended South Central College in North Mankato. He had been employed at various locations including Blondies Café in New Richland, Wagner Foods and Dominos. Preston enjoyed music, sports-especially football, hunting, fishing, video games, and learning about history.
Forfeits help NRHEG wrestlers win at Medford
NRHEG wrestlers traveled to Medford on Thursday December 11. The Tigers won 6 of the 11 matches that were wrestled, but the Panthers received three forfeits, which proved to be the difference.
The final score was NRHEG 42, Medford 28.
“Medford has a good group of wrestlers, said coach Shawn Larson.
“We had good matches in almost all of the contested matches, and it would have been extremely interesting if they had a full line-up.”
“We wrestled well, though there is always room to improve.”
Key wins came from Dillon Kubiatowicz, Alex Merritt, and Jet Wayne who each earned falls for the Panthers.
Results:
Maple River gives boys their first loss
The Panther Boys were undefeated at 4-0 until last Friday when they met the also-undefeated Maple River in a close match, coming out with a 66-70 loss.
“In a match-up of two pretty good teams, Maple River came out with all the intensity and got the well deserved victory,” observed Panther coach Pat Churchill. “They came out with intensity and NRHEG did not respond well.”
Maple River led by 6 poibts at halftime, and was able to extend the lead to as many as 16 in the second half.
“NRHEG tried to cut into the lead but was unable to get anything close to a run to get back in it,” said Churchill.
Grant Sonnek led the Eagles with 20 points and Jonah Breiter and Will Keller each had 17. Spencer Tollefson had 31 for the Panthers and Oakley Baker had 12.
The NRHEG Junior Varsity lost to Maple River 43-46 after two overtimes.
NRHEG next plays Medford at home on Friday Dec. 19.
BP defense holds down Panthers
THWARTED – Above: Blooming Prairie defense gets their hands on the ball while Anna Stork tries to drive to the hoop. Right: Rebounding was difficult with BP having the height advantage. Star Eagle photos by Chris Schlaak
By REED WALLER
Staff Writer
The Blooming Prairie Blossoms won their first victory since 2008 against the previously-undefeatable Panthers last Tuesday, taking the game 52-28.
The Blooming Prairie defense cranked it up and kept the Pantheres under control, holding them to just 8 points in the first half.
Benefit for Isaiah brings smiles all around
By KATHY PAULSEN
Staff Writer
ISAIAH AND FRIENDS – Left: Isaiah Schutrop mugs for the camera at his benefit Sunday, Dec. 8 at City Hall, assisted by his cousin Shelby Lee and unidentified stuffed partygoers. Star Eagle photo by Kathy Paulsen
If you attended the benefit breakfast for little Isaiah Schutrop on Sunday, December 7th at the New Richland City Hall you were given as well as giving a gift. It was a big smile from a strong little boy who, along with his family, is dealing with a difficult medical situation, and thanked everyone for coming and donating to the event.The New Richland Lions Club, which numbers 31 members, were busy from 7 to 12:30 making and serving scrambled eggs, pancakes, French toast, sausage, orange juice, milk and coffee to the approximately 400 hungry attendants.There were three tables filed with roughly 100 items for the bake sale. People had made and donated lefse, pies, cookies, bars, breads, candies and many other delicious items to purchase, take home and later enjoy.