Packer girls fall to Albert Lea

Published 11:08 pm Friday, January 24, 2014

The Austin girls basketball team struggled from the start as they lost 56-38 at Albert Lea (5-8 overall, 3-6 Big Nine) in AL Friday.

Mer Gach led the Packers (4-9 overall, 2-6 Big Nine) with 14 points.

Shayley Vesel of Austin drives to the basket Friday at Albert Lea. Albert Lea won 56-38. -- Micah Bader/Albert Lea Tribune

Shayley Vesel of Austin drives to the basket Friday at Albert Lea. Albert Lea won 56-38. — Micah Bader/Albert Lea Tribune

“We were not clicking,” Austin head coach Todd Johnson said. “It’s disappointing after a big win over Mankato West.”

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Austin 16 22 — 38

AL 33 23 — 56

Austin scoring: Mer Gach, 14; Shayley Vesel, 11; Merideth Fritz, 7; Alex Hansen, 2; Ruth Koang, 2; Sydney Murphy, 2; free throws: 56 percent (10-for-18)