Packer girls basketball team falls to Winona

Published 9:42 pm Friday, February 27, 2015

The Austin girls basketball team finished its regular season with a 58-50 loss at Winona (18-8 overall, 16-6 Big Nine).

The Packers (12-14 overall, 10-12 Big Nine) battled back to within two points after trailing 43-32, but they couldn’t close the deal.

“It seemed like we ran out of gas after having to battle back,” Austin head coach Todd Johnson said.

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The Packers will likely host a Section 1AAA quarterfinal tournament game Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Austin 24 26 — 50

Winona 23 35 — 58

Austin scoring: Shayley Vesel, 13; Ruth Koang, 10; Amber Hansen, 8; Awenia Nywesh, 8; Alex Hansen, 5; Rebecca Younis, 4; Sydney Murphy, 2; free throws: 9-for-14