Southwest Valley falls in golf opener at Clarinda

CLARINDA — The Southwest Valley varsity golf team opened the 2014 season with losses to Clarinda Thursday.

The boys lost 174-194, while the girls lost 196-221.

Evan Baldwin had the best round of the day for Southwest Valley’s boys when he shot a 40. Baldwin missed out on being a potential medalist runner-up by one stroke.

William Roberts meanwhile finished with a 48 to place second for the Timberwolves. Ryan Carlson was one stroke back with a 49.

Drey Barton shot a 57, while Scott Vanderhoof finished with a 58. Blake Haidsiak finished with a 60 for the boys.

For the girls, it was Gentry Johannes who led the way. 

Johannes shot a 47, tied with both Clarinda’s Samantha Swanson and Maddy Davidson. However, Swanson and Davidson were medalist and runner-up for the meet.

Kim Hults wasn’t far behind Johannes as she shot a 51 for the round. Taylor Damewood had a 61, while Bellamy Heaton finished with a 62.

Kelsie Kinman shot a 65 and Janelle Gibler recorded a 68.

Both golf teams are scheduled to be back in action Tuesday when they hit the road to play East Union.

The action is scheduled to kick off at 4 p.m.

Thursday, the golf teams will be in Bedford for a 4 p.m. start.