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So much for postseason jitters
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Panthers trounce Maple River in tourney opener
FAST-BREAK BASKET — NRHEG eighth-grader Marnie Wagner (2) goes to the hoop for two points against Maple River's Molly Landsteiner (23) and Emily Spear (15) during the Panthers' sub-section tournament opener in New Richland Tuesday night. There were no postseason jitters for the Panthers, who led 49-5 at halftime and won 79-9, improving to 26-1. Marnie scored eight points, her twin sister Maddie added seven and big sister Carlie led with 27. The Panthers face Blue Earth Area at 6 p.m. Friday at Mankato East High School. (Star Eagle photo by Chris Schlaak)
No contest
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Panthers cruise to sub-section title game
NRHEG's Carlie Wagner steals the ball on her way to a fast-break layup during the NRHEG girls' basketball team's 63-28 victory over Blue Earth Area in the Section 2AA South Sub-Section semifinals at Mankato East High School Friday night. Wagner finished with 36 points as the Panthers advanced to the sub-section title game rescheduled for Wednesday, March 6 at 6 p.m. at Minnesota State-Mankato. (Star Eagle photo by Jim Lutgens)
Unexpected drama
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Panthers top Hayfield for sub-section title
NRHEG girls' basketball players Katie Cole (14), Carlie Wagner (3) and Jade Schultz (12) hold the Section 2AA South Sub-Section championship trophy aloft after the Panthers defeated Hayfield 58-48 at Minnesota State-Mankato Wednesday night. The Panthers trailed at halftime and the game was close throughout until NRHEG pulled away in the final minutes. The win advanced the Panthers to the Section 2AA championship game Friday at 8 p.m. at Minnesota State. The winner of that game goes to the state tournament. "Hayfield did a great job defensively and held our fast break in check," said coach John Schultz of Wednesday's game. "We let our missed shots get to us. But defense and rebounds, the things we can control, we did a nice job with. I was proud of our efforts. Jade Schultz gave great effort all around to keep us in the game. Our kids had to play with adversity and come from behind to win. This should help us play with more poise next game." (Star Eagle photo by Jim Lutgens)
A return to the big show
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Panthers dominate St. Peter for Section 2AA crown
Above, NRHEG's Paige Overgaard (10), Hannah Lundberg (00), Jade Schultz (12), Anna Stork (11) and others greet cheerleaders and fans on the court after the Panther girls' basketball team's 96-61 victory over St. Peter for the Section 2AA championship and state tournament berth at Minnesota State-Mankato Friday night. Below, NRHEG junior Carlie Wagner (3) stole the show with 49 points. The Panthers, 29-1 and ranked No. 2 in the state in Class AA, will meet Pelican Rapids in the opening round of the state tournament Wednesday at 8 p.m. at Williams Arena in Minneapolis. The Panthers placed third in last year's state tourney. (Star Eagle photos by Chris Schlaak)
We are the champions
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NRHEG girls capture Class AA state crown
Above, NRHEG girls' basketball players mob Carlie Wagner after the Panthers defeated Braham 60-59 for the Class AA Minnesota state championship Saturday at Target Center in Minneapolis. Below, Wagner goes in for a lay-up after stealing the ball late in the game. Wagner set five state tournament records and tied another as the Panthers finished 32-1 with a 30-game winning streak. (Star Eagle photos by Chris Schlaak)
