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Peterson, Jongbloedt lead the way
GIVING CHASE — NRHEG running back Perry Peterson (22) tries to elude the grasp of GFW’s Mitchell Schroeder during the Panthers’ big 41-6 victory at New Richland Friday, Sept. 11. Also giving chase for the Thunderbirds: Matt Henderson (77), Rafael Herrera (86), Angelo Metzger (28) and Brady Roiger (14). (Star Eagle photos by Chris Schlaak)
By JIM LUTGENS
Editor/Publisher
Some folks expected a lop-sided result as the NRHEG High School football team hosted winless Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop.
They got it.
The Panthers, fresh off a 13-7 loss to unbeaten WEM, scored early and often and cruised to an easy 41-6 triumph at New Richland Friday, Sept. 11.
“We came out of the gate strong,” said NRHEG coach Dan Stork, whose team improved to 3-1.
The Panthers needed only 12 plays to build a 21-0 first-quarter advantage, getting two touchdown runs by junior Jason Jongbloedt and one from sophomore Perry Peterson. Palmer Peterson threw a five-yard touchdown pass to John Cole to make it 28-0 at halftime.
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The NRHEG volleyball team opened Gopher Valley Conference play Thursday, Sept. 10 with a 3-0 victory over Maple River at Mapleton. The Panthers won 25-10, 25-19, 25-21.
“We hit well across the board, lots of girls getting really great swings,” said NRHEG coach Onika Peterson. “They worked extremely hard, playing well together. This group really cares about their teammates. They are more worried about getting the ‘W’ for the night rather than their own stats.”
The win improved the Panthers to 3-1 overall.
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The NRHEG High School cross country teams traveled to Montgomery for the annual Redbird Invitational Thursday, Sept. 10.
The boys totaled 715 points for last place out of 25 schools. Waseca won with 106. New Prague was second at 122.
Panther times and places: Tyler Schlaak, 124th, 20:28.4; Zach Mely, 127th, 20:37.4; Ben Lewer, 137th, 21:03.6; Aaron Fleming, 163rd, 24:20.2; Jorey Fischer, 164th, 24:38.5; Orin Mely, 165th, 25:43; Aaron Seath, 170th, 28:03.5.
“Zach ran very well,” said NRHEG coach Mike Weber. “Ben took a couple minutes off his time from last year. He gives a great effort each week. The boys gave a great effort this evening.”
The girls did not have a full team. Running were Jade Mely, 25:16; Mia Williams, 25:58; and Katharine Lewer, 26:47.
The Panthers run Thursday, Sept. 17 at Mapleton and host the Panther Invitational Tuesday, Sept. 22.