NRHEG Star Eagle

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By ELI LUTGENS

Publisher/Editor

The NRHEG girls' high school basketball team breezed past Maple River 75-47 in the opening round of the sub-section tournament last Tuesday. 

“Our girls were very focused,” NRHEG coach Onika Peterson said after the game. “We rebounded and ran the floor well.”

The game was competitive for about the first 10 minutes of play. Junior Faith Nielsen ignited the rally when she scored six straight points for the Panthers, who went on a 7-0 run. They quickly stretched the lead into double digits and took a 19-point lead into intermission.  

Eight Panthers scored in the contest, with three finishing in double figures.

By ELI LUTGENS

Publisher/Editor

In front of a large audience of about 50 friends, family, and coaches, NRHEG High School senior Brady Schlaak signed his official Letter of Intent to play Division III football and continue his education at the College of Saint Scholastica in Duluth on Tuesday, Feb. 28.

“I’m excited and scared at the same time,” Schlaak said of the decision. “It’s gonna be a huge change. I’m not going up against high school seniors and freshmen. Now it’s college seniors, as a freshman… But, I feel like I can definitely make a huge impact.”

The recruitment process started after Schlaak, 6’ 10’’ 300 lbs, posted a highlight reel on the social media site Twitter. 

By JIM LUTGENS

Sports Editor

The NRHEG High School boys' basketball lost decidedly in Wells Friday night, falling to United South Central 64-37.

The contest started poorly for the Panthers who failed to score until five minutes into the contest when Daxter Lee connected on a jumper. They did not score again until Sam Olson connected on a layup with five minutes remaining in the first half. The basket cut the deficit to 20-4.

Jackson Chrz managed to pick up six points for the Panthers over the final minutes, but the Panthers still trailed 32-16 at the break.