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MAT MADNESS — Teammates react to a victory by Tyler Jacobson, right, during the Panthers’ dual-meet victory at Lake Mills, Iowa Saturday, Jan. 16. (Star Eagle photo by Nikki Erickson)
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The NRHEG wrestling team didn’t have to go too far for some interstate competition.
The Panthers traveled south to Lake Mills, Iowa on Saturday for a dual-meet invitational and came home with third place with a record of 2-2.
According to NRHEG coach Shawn Larson, it was a good weekend.
“We had another strong performance,” he said. “It was fun to go to this tournament in Iowa because we are unfamiliar with the competition, and can just get out and have fun without worrying about who our opponents are and where we should place certain people into the lineup.”
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NRHEG girls complete impressive week with win at USC
PARADE OF POINTS — The Panthers’ Maddie Wagner scored a total of 52 points in two recent wins for the NRHEG girls' basketball team. (Star Eagle photo by Chris Schlaak)
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The last time the NRHEG girls’ basketball team met Blooming Prairie, the Panthers were coming off a tough loss to St. Peter and struggled to score while falling 45-31. This time was different.
The Panthers jumped on top early at Blooming Prairie Tuesday, Jan. 12 and cruised to a 61-41 Gopher Conference victory. They followed with a 63-59 triumph at United South Central Friday, running their record to 12-4 overall and 4-2 in the conference.
NRHEG 61, Blooming Prairie 43
“Our offense ran much better than it did the first time around,” said NRHEG coach Onika Peterson.
Defensively, the Panthers struggled at times and got into some foul trouble. In the first half, 15 of the Blossoms’ 29 points were on free throws.
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With one of their triple towers still on the sideline, it was time for the rest of the NRHEG boys’ basketball players to step up.
They did.
Two Panthers accomplished double-doubles Tuesday in a win over Blooming Prairie and the momentum carried into Friday with a victory over United South Central to complete a 2-0 week. NRHEG improved to 10-6 overall, 5-2 in the Gopher Conference.
NRHEG 64, Blooming Prairie 36
Coach Pat Churchill credited the Panthers’ defense after a Gopher Conference triumph at New Richland.