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)