Sommerfield, Story lead boys golf team at invitational
COEUR d’ALENE — Dan Sommerfield and Colton Story carded a 74 and 76, respectively, to lead the Sandpoint boys at the Lake City Invitational Monday at the Coeur d’Alene Public golf course.
The two 6-foot-4 long hitters continue to drop strokes as they gain course time, giving the Bulldogs a little momentum as the all-important district meet approaches on Wednesday.
“They seem really focused right now,” said Sandpoint coach Mike Keough of his two aces. “They know the next round is for districts.”
The 4A Region 1 tournament is Wednesday at StoneRidge. The winning teams and top three individuals qualify for state, as does any other boys team that shoots 315 or better, or a girls team that shoots 380 or better. Eli Brent (91), Chris Rhyne (84) and Bryan Keough (93) comprise the rest of the team that will compete on Wednesday.
“They feel confident because they’re going on a course they’re familiar with,” said Keough of Stoneridge, noting they’ll be in a dog fight with Moscow for the team berth. “They have two strong golfers just like us. It will come down to the three-four-five spots.”
Sandy Whalen had her best round of the season, carding a 98 to lead the Sandpoint girls team. Her score was 10 strokes lower than her teammates, all of whom have shown the ability to break 100 on any given round.
The boys tee off at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, and the girls around 12:30 p.m.
BOYS
TEAM SCORES — 1, Coeur d’Alene 291. 2, Lewiston 295. 3, Post Falls 315. 4, Lake City 317. 5, Sandpoint 325. 6, Moscow 380.
MEDALIST — Tyler Johnson, Coeur d’Alene, 72 (won scorecard playoff).
SANDPOINT — Dan Sommerfield 74, Colton Story 76, Eli Brent 91, Chris Rhyne 84, Bryan Keough 93.
GIRLS
TEAM SCORES — 1, Coeur d’Alene 371 (won tiebreaker). 2, Post Falls 371. 3, Lewiston 378. 4, Lewiston B 403. 5, Sandpoint 424. 6, Lake City 444. Moscow incomplete team.
MEDALIST — Genna Dodge, Post Falls, 77.
SANDPOINT — Michelle Stone 109, Jessie Merwin 109, Anna Ballard 108, Sandy Whalen 98, Morgan Braun 114.
? Wampus Cat golfers wrap up shortened season
PINEHURST — Megan Hess shot a 116 to lead the Clark Fork girls team at the 2A District 1 golf tournament Monday afternoon at Pinehurst Golf Course. Unfortunately, Hess missed qualifying for an individual state berth — her goal all season — by only two strokes.
“She wasn’t too happy with it,” said Cats coach K.C. MacDonald, adding there was added pressure because of the lack of course time this year.
All told, Clark Fork only got to play actual golf in the four meets this year. They were limited to practicing on school grounds for the entire year, making the short game nearly impossible to simulate.
“We never really got a chance,” said MacDonald, noting that his team wasn’t the only one struggling for course time during a difficult season. “All the scores were higher than usual.”
Brian Baugh shot a 105 to lead the boys team, followed closely by Drew Wilkinson with a 106, ending the Cats’ season.
BOYS MEDALIST — Jase Bennett, Wallace, 84.
TOP THREE STATE INDIVIDUAL QUALIFIERS — Bennett, Shaquille Burke, Kendrick, 84, Cody Hayman, Wallace 96.
TEAM SCORES (Top team to state)
WALLACE (388) — Jase Bennett 84, Matthew Kologi 99, Cody Hayman 96, Brandon Leeling 109, Kyle Vester 107.
CLARK FORK (455) — Drew Wilkinson 106, Brian Baugh 105, David Meadows 120, Stetson McElhaney 124, David Thibault 156.
GIRLS MEDALIST — Shanna Herman, Orofino, 98.
TOP FOUR STATE INDIVIDUAL QUALIFERS — Herman, Hanna Uhling, Orofino, 110, Sarah Nemeth, Orofino, 113, Abby Vester, Wallace, 114.
TEAM SCORES (Top two teams to state)
OROFINO (447) — Shanna Herman 98, Hanna Uhling 110, Sarah Nemeth 113, Becca Wentz 126, Kat Uhling 126.
WALLACE (483) — Brieanne Jennings 119, Abby Vester 114, Molly McGee 122, Val Cloos 128, Alissa Tatman 137.
CLARK FORK (572) — Megan Hess 116, Lauren McGinnis 136, Brenda Davisson 148, Brittany Wilder 172.