NP girls drop a pair of hardwood heartbreakers
Katie Boulanger was fouled on her way to the hoop in the opening half of the Trojans’ clash with Orono Friday, Jan. 19, at NPHS. Boulanger and the Trojans fell to Orono. (John Mueller photo)
Losses are by definition tough. When a team suffers a setback it expected to win, had reason to believe it would win and had victory within its grasp, those setbacks can be an especially bitter pill.
New Prague High School’s girls’ basketball team suffered a pair of tough losses this past week, setbacks coach Eric Specht hopes his players will use as both an educational tool and motivation as the Trojans continue their schedule of games against conference opponents.
“We’re playing well. We’re scoring 75 points a game, it’s just that we’ve giving up 79,” Specht said. “These kids are competitive and they’re going to keep working to get better.”
After two tough losses at home, New Prague will hit the road for much of the week to come. Tonight, Thursday, Jan. 25, 7 p.m., they’ll be at Chaska. Saturday, Jan. 27, 11:30 a.m., and will face Two Rivers at Becker High School. Monday, Jan. 29, 7 p.m., NPHS will host Chanhassen.
Orono 78, Trojans 74 New Prague battled back from a 12-0 deficit to start the Jan. 19 game and held a ...
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