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By JIM LUTGENS
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The endurance test lasted three days and included eight dual meets for the NRHEG wrestling team.
By all accounts, the Panthers passed.
NRHEG improved its dual meet record to 14-5 by winning six of eight — including five in a row to finish — as they traveled to Kenyon-Wanamingo on Thursday, Lakeville South Friday and Wabasha-Kellogg Saturday.
“I was extremely pleased with our efforts over the three days,” said NRHEG coach Paul Cyr. “We scheduled this with the intention of testing all of us — coaches included — and it certainly proved to be just that. We responded very well.”
At Kenyon, the Panthers defeated Pine Island 35-33 and lost to the host team 45-15.
“We bounced back from a tough night and were 5-1 the next two days,” said Cyr.
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GOING UP — The Panthers’ Spencer Hanna goes to the hoop for a shot at Janesville last Friday. (Star Eagle photo by Chris Schlaak)
DISHING OFF — NRHEG’s Sam Lundberg delivers a no-look pass during the Panthers’ 65-62 loss at Janesville Friday. (Star Eagle photo by Chris Schlaak)
By JIM LUTGENS
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The NRHEG boys’ basketball team snapped a five-game losing skid last week.
A miracle shot by Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton started another one three nights later.
The Panthers, who have played tough but fell short many times this season, ended their rough stretch with a 57-48 triumph at Blooming Prairie on Tuesday, but fell 65-62 to JWP Friday on a three-point basket in the final seconds.
It left the NRHEG boys 6-15 overall and 4-9 in the Gopher Conference.
According to coach Pat Churchill, a stretch late in the first half was the determining factor against JWP.
The Panthers led by 10 with 4:30 left in the first half and had a chance to break it open, but the Bulldogs went on an 11-2 run and NRHEG was up 35-34 at halftime.
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NRHEG girls complete 3-0 week with win over Goodhue
CRUNCH TIME — NRHEG’s Carlie Wagner (3) tries to get a handle on the ball between a pair of USC defenders during the Panthers’ 89-57 victory at New Richland Thursday, Jan. 26. It was part of a 3-0 week that included an overtime win over BA and a victory over a 17-2 Goodhue team. At back left is the Panthers’ Raelin Schue. (Star Eagle photo by Chris Schlaak)
By JIM LUTGENS
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It was billed as a clash of the titans.
The NRHEG girls’ basketball team turned it into a mismatch.
The Panthers, rated No. 2 in the state in Class AA, took a big early lead and cruised to a 77-68 victory over a 17-2 Goodhue team Saturday night at Carleton College in Northfield. It completed a 3-0 week for NRHEG, which improved to 20-0 overall and 11-0 in the Gopher Conference. The Panthers are the last remaining undefeated team in Class AA.
“I was very proud of our efforts tonight,” said coach John Schultz. “Goodhue (ranked No. 2 in Class A) had just beat Kenyon-Wanamingo by 30 and also beat previously undefeated Pine Island last week. We knew they were a quality team coming in. We rose to the occasion.”
The Panthers took a 12-2 lead to start the game, led by 18 at half and increased it to 27 midway through the second half. They were up by 23 with four minutes left when Schultz cleared the bench.