Packer Fast Break Club

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,

The Austin Packer Boys Basketball team continued their strong start to the season with a 64-40 win over Rochester Century Tuesday night at Packer gym. The Packers lead by 14 points at half and cruised to a 24 point win. Read more about the victory in the Austin Daily Herald.  The win improves their record to 5-1 including wins over New Prague, Marshall, Albert Lea, Mankato West and a 3 point loss to Bloomington Kennedy. The Packers will be back in action Thursday night December 19th against Mankato East and Friday December 20th vs Red Wing, both home games. Here are the highlights from the Century game:

Game Scoring: Zach Wessels 21, Bret Lukes 14, Ajuda Nywesh 9, Nik Gasner 9, Gach Gach 6, Jacob Kempen 3, Curtis Oberbroeckling 2

A strong finish by the Packers sealed the victory for their first home game of the year. The stands were full of Packer fans wanting to see their home town team win and they were not disappointed.  We are still working out the video highlight features, but see the  Austin Daily Herald for the recap of the game.  In case you missed it, here is another great story  from the Herald on the magical ride the basketball team has been on.

West 27 25 — 53

Austin 32 36 — 68

Austin scoring: Zach Wessels, 20; Ajuda Nywesh, 18; Bret Lukes, 11; Gach Gach, 7; Jacob Kempen, 6; Nik Gasner, 3; Noah Brehmer, 3; field goals: 41 percent (21-for-51); three-pointers: 29 percent (8-for-28); free throws: 60 percent (18-for-30); rebounds: 24 (Wessels, 6); turnovers: 6

Next game is on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 11 am at Minnetonka HS.  The boys will play Bloomington Kennedy in the Breakdown Classic.

Next week the boys have 3 home games, Tuesday vs Rochester Century, Wednesday vs Mankato East and Friday against another ranked opponent, Red Wing.  All game times are at 7:30 pm

After being close throughout the game, the Packers finally pulled away in the 2nd half.  The final 66-53, Austin winning. 

Read about the game in the Austin Daily Herald.  Albert Lea’s  recap is found in the Albert Lea Tribune.

The Packers will play their first home game this Thursday, Dec. 12.  They will be playing an undefeated Mankato West team. Game time is 7:30 pm.

Austin 30 36 — 66

AL 26 27 — 53

Austin scoring: Nik Gasner, 20; Bret Lukes, 19; Zach Wessel, 11; Curtis Oberbroeckling, 9; Ajuda Nywesh, 6; Gach Gach, 1; free throws: 81 percent (13-for-16)

Austin Boys traveled to Anoka-Ramsey Community College on Saturday to take on Marshall Senior High.   Austin trailed at half by 3pts.  The second half was all Austin as the Packers won 66-46.   The Packers will return to action on Dec. 10th at Albert Lea.  Highlights of the Marshall win are below.

Read the about the game in the Austin Daily Herald.

Scoring: Noah Brehmer-7, Gach Gach-3, Nik Gasner-8, Zach Wessels-19, Ajuda Nywesh-14, Bret Lukes-15