Consistent scoring from Maddie and Marnie doesn’t guarantee wins
ALONE IN A CROWD – Marnie Wagner works to keep the ball while surrounded at last Tuesday’s narrow loss to Waseca. Star Eagle photo by Chris Schlaa
By REED WALLER
Staff Writer
The Lady Panthers, eager to maintain their champion status, had some disappointments last week as they lost to Waseca in a 62-59 squeaker on Tuesday and to Tri-City United Thursday 75-59.
It wasn’t for lack of trying. The Wagner twins have been in front, scoring and contributing.
Waseca-62 NRHEG-59
At Waseca, Maddie made 17 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals, while Marnie made 10 points, 5 rebounds, one assist and one steal. Gretchen Ramaker contributed 7 points against Waseca while Senior Anna Stork and Freshman Grace Johns made 4 and 6.
“Our inexperience showed in the second half,” said coach Onika Peterson about Waseca. “We had too many turnovers, we didn’t take care of the ball.”
NRHEG-73 Maple River 45The Panthers followed the defeat at Waseca with a solid win over Maple River last Thursday.
NRHEG led 43-27 at the half, and maintained the lead by continuing to score in the second half while holding MR down.
The Wagners were in front again, Marnie racking up 20 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, and 4 steals, and Maddie making 17 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, and 7 steals.
Other scorers for the Panthers against Maple River were Kelli Harrington with 6 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists and one steal, and Kayley Camerer, Rachel Collins and Hailey Schuller each adding 5 points.
TCU-75 NRHEG-59
Then another disappointment, putting the Panthers 1-2 after TCU defeated them Thursday 75-59. This time it was the Panthers who saw the gap widen in the second half. But the NRHEG leaders were still trying. Maddie Wagner sank 24 points with 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 5 steals and one block, while Marnie made 10 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist and 2 steals in the game. Sophomore Rachel Collins helped with 7 points in the game. “We need to cut down on both our fouls and our turnovers,” said coach Peterson.