Packers Advance to Title Game

21 Mar

With its 68-65 overtime win against Marshall today, the Austin Packers earned a spot in the Minnesota Class AAA Boys Basketball Championship game Saturday night at 6 p.m. against Minneapolis DeLaSalle at Target Center.

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See the stories in the Austin Daily Herald, Rochester Post-Bulletin and Minneapolis Star Tribune.

Zach Wessels led the Packers with 20 points, while Tom Aase added 16, Ajuda Nywesh 12, Joe Aase and Collin Weisert 8 each and Bret Lukes 4.

When the archive from the TV broadcast is available for streaming (or DVD purchase) we will do another post with the link.

 

Packers’ Comeback Wins Puts Austin in State Semifinal

20 Mar

Joe Jumper WilliamsThe Austin Packers trailed by 7 at halftime, and the deficit was as large as 11, but they stormed back in the second half for a 59-56 win over The Blake School Wednesday in the Minnesota Class AAA quarterfinals at Williams Arena.

Joe Aase led the Packers with 20 points, including four second-half threes, while Ajuda Nywesh tallied 15 and had numerous timely steals. Zach Wessels chipped in 9, Tom Aase 8, Collin Weisert 5 and Bret Lukes 2.

See the stories in the Austin Daily Herald, Rochester Post-Bulletin and Minneapolis Star Tribune, as well as the KAAL-TV coverage.

Here are the highlights:

The Packers now face #3 Marshall at 2 p.m. Thursday at Target Center. As you can see in the video above, the community support for the team Wednesday was amazing. Let’s make sure we’re just as strong for the semifinals.

If you can’t attend in person, you can follow on KAUS radio, or watch on KAAL Digital Channel 6.2. If you’re not in the Austin area, you also have the option to stream the game live on Prep45.com.

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If you can’t make it to Williams Arena tomorrow…

19 Mar

…you can tune in to KAUS AM 1480 to hear Dan Bettlach and sidekick Jimmy “Voice of the Packers” Lemar with all the action. If you live outside of the Austin area you can hear it streamed live here.

Here are the remixed highlights from the Packers’ section final win, with audio added from the KAUS broadcast:

The Austin Daily Herald also will have a live chat about the game on their site. If the Packers advance to the semifinals the game Thursday will be carried on KAAL’s digital channel 6.2.

Thanks to all of the Austin-area media for their great coverage of the Packers this season!

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Top 10 Reasons to Ride the Packer Express to Williams Arena

19 Mar

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The Packers open State Tournament play tomorrow at 2 p.m. against Blake at Williams Arena. Here are 10 reasons why riding the Packer Express is the best way to join them:

  1. No-Hassle Parking. It’s much easier to find a parking spot in downtown Austin, before boarding the bus, than it is on the U of M campus.
  2. Save Big Money. At the standard IRS mileage rate (plus parking), if you were car-pooling you would need to have five adults (or 20 students) riding with you just to break even. So riding the bus means you will have…
  3. More Money for Souvenirs. Use what you save on gas and mileage to help Paint The Barn Red. Get your Packer Paraphernalia (shirts and towels) at Games People Play.
  4. Get there Relaxed and Ready to Roar. No need to fight traffic or worry about arriving late. Leave that to the professionals. You’ll be dropped off right at the arena entrance.
  5. Community Spirit. Celebrate the Packers’ success this year with your friends in a festive atmosphere.
  6. Time for Creativity. Brainstorm and practice new cheers and chants together on the way.
  7. Psychological Impact. There’s nothing like a wave of Red sweeping into the seats of an arena, as Packer fans stream in together. Be part of that wave!
  8. Be Like the Packers. After the Pep Fest tomorrow morning the Packers will board a bus to Minneapolis. Go and do likewise.
  9. It’s Better than a Snow Day. Getting out of school is great, but a state tournament game is an experience you will never forget.
  10. You can sing along with “The Wheels on the bus go round and round…” all through Minneapolis!

Get your bus reservation forms here, and be sure to turn them in with payment at the AHS Activities Office by noon today!

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Aases Make All-Star Series

19 Mar

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Austin High School Seniors Joe Aase and Tom Aase have been selected to play in the Minnesota Basketball Coaches Association All-Star Series.

Four teams of 10 graduating senior players will play in the series. Joe was named to the Gold team, while time will play for the Maroon. See the rosters.

The games will begin Friday, April 5 at St. Cloud State University at 7 p.m. with Gold vs. Maroon and Blue vs. Green. The series continues Saturday, April 6 at Macalaster College in St. Paul with games at 2:15 and 4 p.m.

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