NRHEG Star Eagle

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   SPENCER goes up for 3 points on his way to 1,000.   Star Eagle photo by Chris Schlaak

By TROY THOMPSON

Contributing Writer

Senior guard Spencer Tollefson became the first male Panther in 15 years to surpass 1,000 career points on the hardcourt as his game-high 27-point effort helped propel New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva to a 65-61 victory over rival Waterville-Elysian-Morristown on Friday, January 9th.

But it wasn’t just Tollefson’s offensive efforts that helped to take down the Bucs.

“Spencer Tollefson was amazing tonight,” said Panther coach Pat Churchill. “He guarded one of the best players in our league and did a very nice job on the defensive side.”

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  GREAT SHOWING AT NEW TOURNEY  – Cole Lenort, a first place winner last weekend at Maple River, shows a burst of speed in his escape in the second round.  Star Eagle photo by Chris Schlaak

By TROY THOMPSON

Contributing Writer

The NRHEG wrestling team turned in another strong performance on Saturday, Jan. 10, at the first Gopher-Valley Tournament in Mapleton. The Panthers grappled their way to a second-place team finish in the inaugural event which featured all 10 teams from the Gopher and Valley Conferences.

NRHEG bested all of their Gopher Conference foes and finished behind only Valley Conference power Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Area (LCWMA) in the team standings.

By TROY THOMPSON

Contributing Writer

The NRHEG Girls’ Basketball squad improved to 3-1 in the Gopher Conference with a 60-51 home win over Waterville-Elysian-Morristown on Friday, Jan. 9. The Panthers evened their season mark to 5-5 with the victory.

The Panthers were powered by a trio of sophomores. Maddie Wagner led the way with 25 points to go with three assists and four steals. Marnie Wagner added 13 points while also corralling 10 boards to go along with two assists and two steals. Kaylee Camerer also scored in double-figures, netting 12 points while pulling down four rebounds.