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The Panther wrestlers came away 2-1 at the Rochester Invitational Dual Meet Tournament Monday, Dec. 1. The team took third place.
The Panthers won against Rochester John Marshall 41-30, then lost to Stewartville 21-46, and beat Rochester Mayo 39-34.
Two Panther wrestlers were unbeaten on the day. Dillon Kubiatowicz went 2-0 with 2 falls, and Todd Erickson was 1-0 with 1 fall.
“Any time we can finish the day 2-1 with a third place finish,” said Panther coach Shawn Larson, “it will not be considered a bad day.”
Larson declared himself happy overall, but “not content.”
“We were able to win 2 duals, but in those duals and especially in our loss to Stewartville, we learned that we have weaknesses we need to work hard to correct. Our athletes are eager to get back to the practice room to get better.”
On NRHEG’s loss to Stewartville, Larson said, “They were prepared very well for a match this early in the season. This team was extremely physical and they were in good condition. They also performed well in the finals match against the defending state champion in AA, Simley-Inver Grove Heights.”
The Panthers will compete next at the Saint James Classic in Saint James on Saturday, December 6, at 9:00 am.
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By JIM LUTGENS
Editor/Publisher
The NRHEG Panthers were not ranked among the top 10 Class AA boys’ basketball teams to start the 2014-15 season. Redwood Valley was.
That could change.
The Panthers hosted Redwood Valley in the season opener Saturday and prevailed 87-71 in New Richland. It was tied at 33 at halftime.
“This was an up tempo affair tonight that saw both teams trying to push the tempo,” said Panthers coach Pat Churchill “It also saw each team really challenge each other on the offensive end. The first half saw both teams get in early foul trouble with a couple guys. NRHEG pushed the lead out to six, but Redwood Valley came back and to take a four-point lead before we went into the half tied. The Second half saw NRHEG push the lead to double figures five minutes into the second half and played with the lead the rest of the way.”
For the Panthers: Spencer Tollefson 20 points, 8 rebounds; Trevor Tracy 21 points (five threes), Macoy Schwierjohann 8 points, 6 assists, 14 rebounds; Kevin Kalis 10 points, 8 rebounds; Oakley Baker 21 points; John Cole four points; Chad Agrimson four points.
“Redwood is extremely quick and Sam Pendleton is a tremendous player,” said Churchill. “I thought we did a nice job in the second half making his shots a little tougher and we did a good job on the boards. I was really proud of our team tonight. We had a bunch of guys step up and get the job done. Agrimson came in and guarded Pendleton and did a great job when Macoy and Spencer got in foul trouble. Trevor hit some big 3's but also did a nice job on their best outside shooter. Kevin Klis got in foul trouble early but did a nice job inside. It was a solid first game win over a very good team.”
The Panthers play next Thursday, Dec. 4 at home against Bethlehem Academy.
The NRHEG wrestling team opens its season Saturday, Nov. 29 at the Rochester Mayo Tournament.
The NRHEG girls’ basketball team opens Tuesday, Dec. 2 at home against Waseca.
All the Panther teams will be featured in the Winter Sports Preview set to publish in next week’s Star Eagle.
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Gophers win big in Wagner's college debut
2014 NRHEG High School graduate Carlie Wagner (33) raises her arm in joy as the University of Minnesota women's basketball team sings the Gophers fight song after their season-opening 109-60 victory over Southeast Louisiana at Williams Arena in Minneapolis Friday night. Wagner, who has yet to lose a game at Williams Arena after leading the NRHEG Panthers to consecutive state championships, had six points, five rebounds and four assists in her first collegiate contest. (Star Eagle photo by Jim Lutgens)