The Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn boys just missed grabbing two wins as they entertained South O’Brien and Sioux Central in a triangular April 29 at Sanborn Golf and Country Club. South O’Brien won the War Eagle Conference match-up by a single stroke – 183 to 184. The Hawks’ score was more than low enough to defeat the Rebels who posted a team score of 208.
“I was very happy with our golfers,” remarked Hawk coach Mark Japenga. “We have definitely improved and continue to improve as the season progresses. Hopefully, we can be playing our best golf as sectionals approach.”
Nick Bronstad and the Wolverines’ Kaedon Louscher tied for the low round of 43 in the WEC dual. Louscher won medalist honors following a two-hole playoff. Jack Mastbergen’s round of 46 tied him for the next lowest round with two golfers from South O’Brien. A card playoff awarded Mastbergen fourth place.
In the dual with the Rebels, Bronstad was second and Mastbergen third. Fourth place went to Wyatt Borden, who fired a round of 47. The Rebels provided the medalist with Nathan Kueny shooting a 41.
Team scores: South O’Brien 183, HMS 184.
Medalists: 1st, Kaedon Louscher (SOS), 43; 2nd, Nick Bronstad (HMS), 43; 3rd, David Bottjen (SOS), 46; 4th, Jack Mastbergen (HMS), 46.
Team scores: HMS 184, Sioux Central 208.
Medalists: 1st, Nathan Kueny (SC), 41; 2nd, Nick Bronstad (HMS), 43; 3rd, Jack Mastbergen (HMS), 46; 4th, Wyatt Borden (HMS), 47.
HMS varsity scores: Nick Bronstad 43, Jack Mastbergen 46, Wyatt Borden 47, Keith DeBoer 48, Lucas Kroese 50, Spencer McCarter 51.