Lady Panthers open with big basketball victory over Elgin
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November 25, 2024
Fairbanks’ Mara Vicari goes up for a basket against Elgin on Friday. Vicari tallied 25 points during the Lady Panthers’ 67-48 victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Lady Panthers open with big basketball victory over Elgin

By Tim Miller 

There are times when a basketball coach doesn’t really know what to expect from his or her team on opening night.

Fairbanks girls hoop boss Landon Fraker, however, was pleased with what he saw during a 67-48 victory over Elgin on Friday.

“I’ll take 67 points any night, no matter who we are playi...

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