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Schoenrock tops 1,000 career points at Blooming Prairie
It was a big night for the NRHEG girls’ basketball team, but an even bigger one for Betsy Schoenrock.
Schoenrock, a 6-foot-5 senior who’s headed to Gustavus Adolphus to play basketball next year, netted the 1,000th point of her career as the Panthers won 66-55 at Blooming Prairie Friday, Feb. 9.
Schoenrock finished the night with 33 points while the Panthers improved to 8-2 in the conference and 14-6 overall.
Earlier in the week, the Panthers defeated WEM 50-41 at Waterville Monday, Feb. 5.
On Saturday, they completed the trifecta with a victory over Maple River — securing a tie for the Gopher Conference championship.
“I’m very proud of this team,” said coach Onika Peterson. “We had three tough Gopher Conference matchups with Waterville, Blooming, and Maple River this week. To get three wins is huge. The girls came out strong in the first half against both Blooming and Maple River. We struggled in the second half, but the girls were able to hold them off. I am very proud of this team's hustle, effort, and heart that they gave.”
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NO FEAR — Despite wearing a protective mask for a broken nose, the Panthers’ Brady Agrimson (2) goes to the basket against JWP. (Star Eagle photo by Chris Schlaak)
Undefeated after four games.
It’s music to the ears of NRHEG boys’ basketball coach Pat Churchill as the Panthers won twice last week to improve to 4-0 overall and 2-0 in the Gopher Conference.
NRHEG 65, Medford 51
The Panthers fell behind early but recovered on the Tigers’ floor Tuesday, Dec. 12.
It was, however, 17-11 Medford about eight minutes in.
“They had all the energy to start the game and we were playing like we were going through the motions,” said Churchill. “We were able to start playing with a little energy.”
The Panthers finally took the lead 23-22 with seven minutes to go in the half and a spurt right before half gave NRHEG a 38-31 advantage.
“Offensively I thought we were fine, but defensively we did not play very well that first half,” said Churchill. “I told them we have to be able to hang our hat on the defensive end and the first half we really struggled.”
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SCOOP SHOT — The Panthers’ Kelly Harden drives for a left-handed layup during NRHEG's home game against Medford Tuesday, Dec. 12. (Star Eagle photo by Chris Schlaak)
Many questions surrounded the NRHEG girls’ basketball team for the 2017-18 season.
Many of them have been answered.
The Panthers, looking to replace four starters from last year’s state tournament team, notched a pair of wins last week, 67-57 over Medford and 74-64 over Kenyon-Wanamingo, improving their record to 4-1 overall and 2-1 in the Gopher Conference.
NRHEG 67 Medford 57
After a slow start, the Panthers bested the Tigers in a conference game in New Richland Tuesday, Dec. 12.
“The girls chipped away at Medford's lead and we were able to go in the half up by two,” said NRHEG coach Onika Peterson. “In the second half we took care of the ball a little bit better and rebounded stronger.”