The Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn boys golf team saw its season come to a close at the Class 1A Sectional Golf Tournament held May 14 at Rolling Hills Country Club north of Hull. The Hawks finished fifth in the seven-team field with a team total of 383 strokes. Only the top three teams qualify for the District Tournament, along with the top two overall individual players from among the non-qualifying teams.
“We competed very well,” said HMS coach Mark Japenga. “We had our chances to get a couple at large qualifiers but fell a little short. I am very appreciative of how the kids battled and stayed mentally tough. This group had a wonderful attitude and represented HMS well. I really enjoyed them and it was a very enjoyable golf season.”
Senior Aiden Bush recorded the Hawks’ low 18-hole score of 92. Sophomore Eli Mastbergen was next with a 94, followed by senior Jack Mastbergen with a 91. Sophomore Kolby Douma carded a 101, senior Blake Meendering a 102 and junior Lawton Schiphoff a 104.
Team Scores
Boyden-Hull 295, Harris-Lake Park 329, GTRA 349*, South O’Brien 372, HMS 383, Trinity Christian 420, George-Little Rock 424.
*=District Qualifier
Individual District Qualifiers
Jace Kleinwolterink, SO’, 86; Alex Griebel, SO’, 90.
HMS Scores: Aiden Busch 50-42 – 92, Eli Mastbergen 43-51 – 94, Jack Mastbergen 47-49 – 96, Kolby Douma 52-49 – 101, Blake Meendering 49-53 – 102, Lawton Schiphoff 47-57 – 104.