Packers 6-1 after Mankato East win

Austin defeated Mankato East at home Thursday night in Big Nine conference action 62-29.

The Packers used smothering defense and red hot shooting to jump out to a 40-16 halftime score and pushed the lead to 38 points with five minutes left in the game. Five players scored in double figures.

Read more about the game in the Austin Daily Herald.

The Packers will be back in action tonight- Friday, December 20th, at home against section rival Red Wing. Lets pack the gym.

Here are the highlights:

Austin scoring: Gach Gach 14, Bret Lukes 12, Ajuda Nywesh 11, Zach Wessels 11, Nic Gasner 11, Curtis Oberbroeckling 2, Jon Knorr 1,