Young Packers hang with Rockets, but fall short in the second half - Austin Daily Herald

Young Packers hang with Rockets, but fall short in the second half - Austin Daily Herald

The Austin girls basketball team played a strong first half, but an early lull in the second half slowed it down as the Packers lost to Rochester John Marshall 72-62 in Ove Berven Gym Friday. The Packers (1-3 overall) led 40-33 after a put-back by sophomore Gracie Arndt in the first half, but JM pulled to within 43-41 at the half and the Rockets scored the first nine points of the second half to take the lead for good. Austin junior Marissa Shut…