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THWARTED – Above: Blooming Prairie defense gets their hands on the ball while Anna Stork tries to drive to the hoop. Right: Rebounding was difficult with BP having the height advantage. Star Eagle photos by Chris Schlaak
By REED WALLER
Staff Writer
The Blooming Prairie Blossoms won their first victory since 2008 against the previously-undefeatable Panthers last Tuesday, taking the game 52-28.
The Blooming Prairie defense cranked it up and kept the Pantheres under control, holding them to just 8 points in the first half.
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UNBEATEN – NRHEG's Todd Erickson works his opponent to the mat during action at the St. James Classic Sat., Dec. 6. BELOW: Dillon Kubiatowicz with his Outstanding Wrestler award. Star Eagle photos by Nikki Erickson
By MARK DOMEIER
Contributing Writer
The NRHEG wrestling team headed to St. James on Dec. 6 to compete in the St. James Area Classic. The Panthers finished third out of seven teams, behind two ranked teams in Class A. Mineota won the competition with 214.5 points, followed by LCWM at 190.5 and NRHEG at 157.
As a team, the Panthers placed at all 14 weight classes. “We performed much better this weekend than we did last weekend,” commented coach Shawn Larson. “I saw guys scrambling through tough positions, fighting for points, and being more aggressive from the bottom of our lineup to the top.”
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Consistent scoring from Maddie and Marnie doesn’t guarantee wins
ALONE IN A CROWD – Marnie Wagner works to keep the ball while surrounded at last Tuesday’s narrow loss to Waseca. Star Eagle photo by Chris Schlaa
By REED WALLER
Staff Writer
The Lady Panthers, eager to maintain their champion status, had some disappointments last week as they lost to Waseca in a 62-59 squeaker on Tuesday and to Tri-City United Thursday 75-59.
It wasn’t for lack of trying. The Wagner twins have been in front, scoring and contributing.
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At Waseca, Maddie made 17 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals, while Marnie made 10 points, 5 rebounds, one assist and one steal. Gretchen Ramaker contributed 7 points against Waseca while Senior Anna Stork and Freshman Grace Johns made 4 and 6.
“Our inexperience showed in the second half,” said coach Onika Peterson about Waseca. “We had too many turnovers, we didn’t take care of the ball.”