Battling the elements

Competing as a full team for the first time, Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn lost to South O'Brien by just five strokes in a War Eagle Conference girls' golf dual. The Wolverines earned the 247-252 win on a wind-swept Sanborn Golf and Country Club on April 18.

"I was super proud of the ladies battling the wind and the cold," said Hawk coach Cheryl Kroese.

Gracie Knobloch and Kinsey Schirmer again claimed the Top 2 medalist spots. Knobloch shot a 52 while Schirmer finished with a round of 54.

"I appreciate how these two upperclassmen come out each night and compete," Kroese said. "They have high expectations for themselves and their determination pays off."

Three H-M-S freshmen competed for the first time in a varsity meet. Their scores were Ava Dolphin 64, Kamryn Visser 82 and Kinley Sampson 85.

"This was a great learning experience for them. They have worked very hard since the season started. I look forward to them continuing to improve their game," Kroese said.

Medalists for South O'Brien were Raegan Plagge 57 and Lindsey Einck 58.

H-M-S fell to 0-4 in conference duals.

• Compete at Hinton

Gracie Knobloch was the top medalist for the War Eagle Conference girls' golf dual between H-M-S and Hinton on April 15. She shot a 45 to edge Ashlyn Kramer who came in with a 46.

Kinsey Schirmer finished the round with score of 56. Ava Dolphin competed as a JV player and shot a 72.

Hinton won the dual with a score of 206, with Crayten Stusse (51) and Addison Kovarna (54) finishing No. 3 and No. 4 on the leader board.

The Hawks will play at West Sioux on April 25, make up a meet with Gehlen Catholic on April 26 at Sanborn, and compete in an invitational at Spencer on April 29. The War Eagle Conference girls' tournament is scheduled for April 30 at LeMars.