Red Oak golfers repeat as LC Invite champs
The Red Oak girls golf team battled through damp, cold, and windy conditions to win the team title at the Council Bluffs Lewis Central Invite on Friday.
The title was the Tigers’ second straight at the tournament that featured a field of 45 individual golfers from eight area teams.
Red Oak carded a team score of 382 to claim the championship, with the host Titans finishing in second at 395.
Leading the individual performances for Red Oak was Brynn Knaus, who earned runner-up honors with an 87. Emily Sebeniecher also secured a medal, placing fourth with a 95 while fellow junior Ellison Johnson matched Sebeniecher’s score of 95, earning fifth place and a medal after a card-off.
Riley Burke shot a 105, Addey Lydon carded a 106, and Nellie Blaine finished with a 114.
“The Tigers’ ability to navigate the challenging weather and secure another team victory, along with individual medal performances from Knaus, Sebeniecher, and Johnson, highlights their strength and depth as a team,” said Red Oak coach Patty Henke. “The team will have a quick turnaround and a busy week ahead, with three competitions scheduled.”
Tigers roll to links win
The Red Oak girls golf team delivered a commanding performance on Tuesday, soaring to a decisive victory over Sidney and Fremont-Mills in a triangular at the Fremont County Golf Course.
The Tigers carded a personal best team score of 179 to get past Sidney (203) and Fremont-Mills (246).
The dominant scoring throughout the varsity line up is a testament to the teams depth and strength, said Red Oak coach Patty Henke.
Leading the charge and capturing meet champion honors was senior Brynn Knaus, who fired an exceptional round of 39. Fellow senior Addey Lydon continued her consistent play, securing the runner-up spot with a strong score of 44.
The Tigers’ Emily Sebeniecher rounded out the top individual performances, finishing in third place with a 45. Riley Burke’s round of 51 completed the team score for the Tigers.
Tigers third at road triangular
The Red Oak boys golf team completed in a triangular at the Fremont County Golf Course last Tuesday with Fremont Mills and Sidney.
“The Tigers competed hard but the team was playing a golf course that was new to them and they had some problems on certain holes, but it was a learning experience,” said Red Oak coach Bob Boeye.
Sidney won the triangular with a 167. Fremont-Mills carded a 194 and Red Oak 212.
Sidney’s Hayden Thompson shot a 37 for top medalist honors, while teammate Michael Hensley was the runner up with a 40.
Weston Couse paced the Tigers with a round of 43. James McDonald carded a 49, Clay Culver a 56 and Brayton Adams a 64.
East Mills downs Essex on links
The East Mills boys golf team downed Red Oak and Essex in a Corner Conference boys golf dual at the Red Oak Country Club Friday.
The Wolverines shot a team score of 184 to the Tigers’ 208. Essex did not have enough players for a team score. East Mills’ Fletcher Proctor carded a 41 and won a playoff hole to get by Essex’s Kaden Buick for top medalist honors.