The Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn boys golfers came in with a score of 408 in competition at the War Eagle Conference Tournament was held May 1 at The Ridge Golf Club in Sioux Center. That represented the total strokes of the Hawks’ top four scorers over the 18 hole layout.
HMS was last among the 11 teams, finishing one stroke behind Trinity Christian. Akron-Westfield repeated as tournament champion after shooting a 345. Remsen St. Mary’s was second at 358.
“We shot fairly well on the front nine, but our lack of experience overall and the tough conditions made it a rough day,” commented Hawk coach Mark Japenga. “However we did battle well and learned from the experience. We will continue to get better and work on our skill sets. The kids definitely got better in a lot of areas and persevered through some very difficult conditions.”
Jack Mastbergen shot a 96, which was the low round for the Hawks. Other scoring for HMS showed Lucas Kroese with a 100, Aiden Bush with a 104, Blake Meendering with a 108, Charlie Conway with a 118 and Slayton McCarter with a 124.
Team scores
Akron-Westfield 345, Remsen St. Mary’s 358, Unity Christian 361, Gehlen Catholic 363, Hinton 364, South O’Brien 377, MMCRU 377, Harris-Lake Park 388, West Sioux 394, Trinity Christian 407, HMS 408.
HMS scores
Jack Mastbergen 44-52–96, Lucas Kroese 52-48–100, Aiden Bush 47-57–104, Blake Meendering 55-53—108, Charlie Conway 52-66–118, Slayton McCarter 61-63—124.
The Tourney provided the opportunity for the Hawks to settle a conference dual. Using scores from the first nine holes, HMS defeated Trinity Christian 195-205 with Mastbergen, Bush and Conway each earning a medal.
Team scores: HMS 192, Trinity 205.
Medalists: 1st, Alec De Boer (TC), 40; 2nd, Jack Mastbergen (HMS), 44; 3rd, Aiden Bush (HMS), 47; 4th, Charlie Conway (HMS), 45.
HMS varsity scores: Jack Mastbergen 44, Aiden Bush 47, Charlie Conway 52, Lucas Kroese 52, Blake Meendering 55, Slayton McCarter 63.