On This Date: Nov. 29, 1997

November 29, 1997 — A 26-point performance from Nadia Gauronsky helps the Panther Valley girls open their season with a 79-66 victory over Cardinal Brennan. Gauronsky does most of her damage from the foul line, where she shoots 14-of-15. The Panthers, coached by Rob Kovac, use a 26-14 fourth quarter to turn a close game into a comfortable winning margin. Lacey Gonzalez collects 19 points for PV, while Esther Hoffer adds 11. Michelle Brooks adds 10 points in the contest, which features 73 free throws attempted and five players fouling out.