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Panthers drop tough one to Waseca, win big one over LARP
TWO FOR A TAKEDOWN — NRHEG’s Jacob Staloch takes down Waseca’s Tanner Pehrson during last Thursday’s nonconference dual meet at New Richland. The Panthers lost 34-32. (Star Eagle photo by Chris Schlaak)
LOCKDOWN — The Panthers’ Matt Dahle attempts a move on Waseca’s Jon Trevino at New Richland last Thursday. (Star Eagle photo by Chris Schlaak)
By JIM LUTGENS
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The NRHEG wrestling team ran its dual-meet record to 8-3 when it went 1-2 last week.
The Panthers lost 34-32 to Waseca at home Thursday. On Saturday at Kasson, they defeated Lewiston-Altura/Rushford-Peterson 35-33 while falling 60-10 to Simley, rated No. 1 in the state in Class AAA.
Coach Paul Cyr was not happy with what happened against Waseca.
“We were very disappointed in the outcome of the dual meet,” said Cyr. “We had to hold some of our guys out due to match count issues and it came back to haunt us. Frankly, it was a poor job of matching up and coaching on my part. I feel badly for our guys in that respect. Give Waseca credit. They wrestled well when they had to and didn’t give falls which ultimately made the difference.”
For those unfamiliar with the term “match count,” the Minnesota State High School League allows each wrestler to compete in 36 matches before the section tournament.
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TOUGH PLAY — NRHEG's Sam Lundberg (32), Spencer Hanna (15) and Nic Mangskau (10) scramble for a loose ball against Bethlehem Academy at New Richland last Tuesday. (Star Eagle photo by Chris Schlaak)
By JIM LUTGENS
Editor/Publisher
The NRHEG boys’ basketball team experienced both ends of the spectrum last week.
Unfortunately, neither was a victory.
The Panthers kept it close throughout against Bethlehem Academy on Tuesday, falling 51-46 at New Richland. Three nights later they were blown out by United South Central 75-37 at Wells.
Tuesday was a familiar story of late for the Panthers, according to coach Pat Churchill.
“We play well, but fall on the short end of the stick,” he said. “BA made the plays down the stretch and made their free throws to win the game. It is very frustrating for our kids. We know we are playing better basketball but we aren't seeing the results in the wins and losses.”
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ANOTHER GOOD SEASON — The NRHEG cheer competition team is competing for the state championship Saturday at Roy Wilkins Arena in St. Paul. The team will also be honored for academic achievement and two team members will receive state awards. Front from left: Stormi Hagen, Dana Jensen, Tiara Robran, Kiley Beenken, Michaela Hansen, Hailey Johnson, Harlee Vokoun and Lexi Wayne. Back: Brina Bergland, Presley Johnson, Hannah Lewison, Brenna Hagen, coach Kari Buendorf, Maddy Schwierjohann, Tara Simon, Jadyn Nelson-Spies and Hannah Light. (Submitted photo)
The NRHEG High School cheer competition team has had another great season.
The girls placed first at Plainview-Elgin-Millville, third at the University of Minnesota, second at Chaplin Park, first in Rochester, and another second-place finish at the Mall of America this past weekend.
There are 16 girls who compete on the team and represent the communities well. This year’s team members are seniors Harlee Vokoun, Michaela Hansen, Lexi Wayne, Tiara Robran and Hailey Johnson; juniors Dana Jensen, Brina Bergland, Maddy Schwierjohann, Brenna Hagen, Tara Simon, Hannah Lewison, Kiley Beenken and Emmy Hobbs; sophomores Presley Johnson, Jadyn Nelson-Spies and Stormi Hagen. Hannah Light is also part of the team but is out with a back injury and is missed greatly by her teammates.