Panther wrestlers win one: Makota Misgen earns his 50th win of career against Waseca - Jan. 13, 2022
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Pictured is Makota Misgen, who defeated Waseca’s Jenaro Delgado for the 50th win in his career. Star Eagle photos by Chris Schlaak
The NRHEG Wrestling team lossed to Waseca Thursday, January 6, before splitting two matches in a triangular with Albert Lea and Rochester Century on Friday.
Waseca 46, NRHEG 33
All season the grapplers have been struggling to field a full lineup and Thursday, they almost did it. If they had, things might have turned out differently.
“We almost had a full lineup for the first time this season, though we are still dealing with illness and injury,” NRHEG head coach Shawn Larson said. The fact that we are starting to put a team together is exciting, but we still have work to do.”
Nikolas Petsinger at 132 lbs, and George Roesler at 170 lbs both had dominant performances, earning a fall in each of their matches.
“There is not much that we can say tonight. Waseca was just better than we were,” NRHEG head coach Shawn Larson said. “Going into the match we thought we had a chance to win at several weights, and possibly the dual, but it was just not meant to be tonight.”
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Faith Nielsen goes hard to hoop during a thrilling eight point win against Maple River. Star Eagle photos by Chris Schlaak
By ELI LUTGENS
Publisher/Editor
The NRHEG girls basketball team remained undefeated within the Gopher Conference after winning both their home games last week, defeating Tri City United 62-37 and Maple River 59-51.
On Monday January 3, the Panthers hosted TCU in their first action since the holiday break.
The game remained close in the first half, with the Panthers leading 29-20 at the break.
In the second half Panther fans saw what they’ve become accustomed to this season, as the girls ran away with it.
“It was a nice team win coming off of the holiday break,” NRHEG head coach Onika Peterson said. “We have had a couple of injuries and illnesses that changed our lineup. The other girls have really stepped up and contributed, which is great to see.”
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Junior Madelyn Malecha (#11) and sophomore Izabela Slechta (#8) celebrate after scoring a goal. Malecha scored, assisted by Slechta.
By MICHAEL ROY
Editorial Assistant
The Waseca girls’ hockey team was busy over the holidays, losing two of three and tying one.
Austin 4, Waseca 1
Action began Tuesday, Dec. 21 at Riverside Arena in Austin.
After a scoreless first period, Austin cashed in on two second period goals. The Jays answered with their only goal of the game by 8th grader Madalyn Benson, assisted by sophomore Emma Keith and 7th grader McKenna Mortensen.
Despite excellent defense, the Jays allowed two more Packer goals.
7th grade goalie Illamay Draheim allowed four goals in 50 attempts, a .920 save percentage.