The NRHEG girls’ basketball team improved to 9-2 with a 60-46 nonconference victory over visiting Hayfield Saturday, Jan. 2.
The Panthers were led by the Wagner twins, with Marnie netting 19 points, six rebounds, three assists and one block and Maddie totaling 17 points, three assists and two rebounds. Others: Hailey Schuller eight points, two rebounds; Rachel Collins eight points; Kayley Camerer six points, six rebounds, two steals; Betsy Schoenrock two points.
The Panthers made 13 of 21 two-point shots, eight of 19 threes and 10 of 11 free throws while the Vikings sank 14 of 30, four of 14 and six of 11. NRHEG had 12 turnovers, Hayfield 10. The Vikings outrebounded the Panthers 27-23.The Panthers were impressive in winning the championship of the St. Olaf College Tournament Dec. 28-30, defeating Mayer Lutheran 62-55, Providence Academy 49-36 and Tartan 55-42. Mayer Lutheran was rated No. 4 in the state in Class A.
The Panthers play three times this week, Tuesday against Kenyon-Wanamingo, Friday against WEM and Saturday against Stewartville at Hayfield.