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Panthers 4-0 after topping USC
By TROY THOMPSON
Sportswriter
The NRHEG wrestlers had their stamina tested last week as they faced six squads in three days. The Panthers split the stretch, going 3-3 as a team overall.
The Panthers dominated Maple River 43-16 on Thursday, Jan. 30 in what NRHEG coach Shawn Larson called their best match of the year.
“Of all of the matches this year, I feel like our team was on their best tonight,” said Larson. “Even in the matches we lost tonight, we were mixing it up well. I would have liked to have had a chance for them to have their best lineup tonight, but because of injuries they were a few weight classes short. We can feel good of how we performed and try to build on that as the tournaments are closing in on us quickly.”
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By TROY THOMPSON
Sportswriter
The NRHEG boys’ basketball team’s nine-game winning streak came to an end Tuesday, Jan. 27 when the Panthers came up short, 85-74, against Gopher Conference nemesis Maple River.
A rebound win on Friday, Jan. 30, against Medford pushed the Panthers’ record to 16-3.
Maple River 85, NRHEG 74
Maple River senior guard Jonah Breiter led the Eagles past NRHEG with some key three-point shooting and clutch free-throws down the stretch.
With the Panthers clogging the paint, the Eagles utilized a patient perimeter offense and hit from the outside to jump out to an early lead. With a boisterous crowd in their favor, the Eagles rode the home-court energy to an 11-point halftime lead at 41-30.
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By TROY THOMPSON
Sportswriter
The Lady Panthers improved their win streak to five games last week behind a balanced scoring attack and continued strong play from their sophomores.
NRHEG downed Gopher Conference foes Maple River and Medford to improve to 7-2 in conference play. With the victories, the Panthers improved to 10-7 overall on the season.
NRHEG 69, Maple River 53
Sophomores Marnie Wagner, Rachel Collins and Maddie Wagner combined for 54 points in a 69-53 home-court win against the Eagles on Tuesday, Jan. 27.