By JIM LUTGENS
Editor/Publisher
The NRHEG girls’ basketball team hosted Tri-City United in a nonconference game Monday night and won 67-34 in New Richland.
The Panthers, who led 34-18 at halftime, overcame what coach John Schultz called too many turnovers and sub-par three-point shooting.
“We played sloppy offense and did not take care of the ball, 18 turnovers is too high,” said the coach. “We did not shoot very well from three-point line as we went 6-32; that frustrated us.”
That changed in the second half, when the Panthers went on a 10-0 lead and quickly built the lead to 30.
The Panthers outrebounded the visitors 38-18. They were 20-for-51 on two-point field goals.
NRHEG individual leaders: Carlie Wagner 26 points, four rebounds, eight steals; Jade Schultz nine points, five rebounds; Katie Cole six points, four rebounds; Anna Schlaak five points, eight rebounds, four assists, six steals; Marnie Wagner five points; Danielle Krueger four points; Maddie Wagner four points; Abby Crabtree three points; Tori Raimann two points, five rebounds; Raelin Schue two points, five rebounds, two blocked shots; Hannah Lundberg one point.
“Everyone scored on our team tonight, I’m very happy with that,” said Coach Schultz. “Our bench did very well. The girls worked hard. It was a good team win.
The Panthers ran their record to 10-0 overall. They’re 5-0 in the conference.
NRHEG’s B-squad also remained undefeated, winning 63-22.
The Panthers host Hayfield in a boy-girl Saturday doubleheader Jan. 7 at 6 p.m.