Packer girls fall to Red Wing

Published 10:07 pm Thursday, November 29, 2012

RED WING — The Austin girls basketball team lost to Red Wing (4-0 overall) 62-47 on the road Thursday.

The Packers (0-2 overall) were led by Jenna Svoboda, who scored 19 points and Steph Justice, who added 15.

The Wingers were led by senior Tesha Buck, who poured in 29 points.

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“Buck was phenomenal,” Austin head coach Todd Johnson said. “We played good defense, but she’s a tough matchup. She’s got size and strength and she even hit a couple of NBA threes.”

Austin now has the next week off before hosting Owatonna in its home opener next Friday at 7:15 p.m.

Austin 24 23 — 47

RW 36 26 — 62

Austin scoring: Jenna Svoboda, 19; Steph Justice, 15; Alex Hansen, 6; Mer Gach, 4; Taylor Lady, 2; Merideth Fritz, 1; free throws: 40 percent (10-for-25)