Austin advances

The #4 state ranked Packers defeated Faribault for the second time in six days to advance to the section semifinals. Austin’s defense caused numerous turnovers resulting in offensive points as the Pack  led by 25 at half. The Packers went on to win 73-42.

Read more about the game in the Austin Daily Herald and the Faribault Daily News.

The semifinal game will be at 7:00 Saturday in Packer gym against New Prague.

Here are the highlights:

Austin scoring: Zach Wessels 17, Ajuda Nywesh 13, Bret Lukes 10, Nik Gasner 9, Gach Gach 8, Curtis Oberbroeckling 6, Noah Brehmer 3, Zach Coffey 3, Jacob Kempen 2, Levi Vierkandt 2