Senior Riley Erekson kept Haines close but the Craig Panthers clawed to victories Friday and Saturday over the Glacier Bear girls in the basketball season’s home opener series at Karl Ward Gym.
The series featured the gym’s new, bouncier floor, new bleachers and a strong sound from the Haines pep band. The games were hard-fought and well-played.
With just a minimal number of players, Craig won Friday, 42-36, and in overtime Saturday, 35-34.
On Friday,…