by Kelsey Buchholz, coach
It was a cold and windy day at River Ridge Golf Course as the Blue Dragons hosted the Jesse James Invitational Friday, April 28. Despite the cold conditions, the golfers were able to bring in solid scores to the clubhouse.
Autumn Gaspar defended her home course, putting up a 44, earning top honors for the meet. The strong finishes by all the girls also earned the team first place, edging out strong teams from Howard and Deubrook.
Three ladies medaled, with Maci Rotert and Grace Hove both shooting a 52, placing 10th and 11th respectively.
Cash Pullman placed for the boys, finishing 13th with a 46.
The weather didn't improve much on Monday, May 1 for the Junior High meet in Garretson. However, the golfers battled the conditions, have consistently shown improvement over their short season. Medaling for the team was Jackson Collins, Casen Smith, Isaiah Coburn, Ella Frerk, and Chloe Hermanson.
The Garretson High School team was back in action on Thursday in Colman-Egan, then turned around for the Big East Conference on Friday.
The Garretson Junior High had their Big East Conference tournament on Monday, May 8 (results not available at press time).
