Packers improve to 8-1

The Austin boys traveled to Winona State Friday night to play 8-0 P-E-M in the Warrior Club Holiday Basketball Tournament. The Packers built a 38-21 halftime lead and won 71-54. Four players scored in double figures.

The team will be back in action 5:00 Saturday night at Winona State, playing their second game of the tournament against 7-1 Kaukauna WI.

Here are the highlights from the P-E-M victory:

Austin scoring:Ajuda Nywesh 16, Bret Lukes 12, Nik Gasner 12, Zach Wessels 10, Gach Gach 9, Curtis Oberbroeckling 7, Noah Brehmer 3, Taylor Peck 2.