COFFEYVILLE — Four Iola High junior varsity golfers were greeted by high winds and a tough course with fast greens Tuesday at the Coffey Country Club.
The Coffeyville Invitational marked the JV squad’s second tournament of the year.
Leading the charge was Iola’s Josh Wanker, who shot Iola’s low round of the day with a 57 over nine holes.
“Josh did a good job of maintaining in tough conditions,” Mustang head coach Jeremy Sellman said. “He is learning quickly and improving daily.”
Evan Lacrone was next with a 67, followed by Alston Nelson with a 74 and Ben Fager at 75.
“Evan is a hard worker and is putting the time in to get better,” Sellman said. “Alston had a tough day struggling some bunkers, causing his score to rise. Ben is working hard and is like a sponge when you give him information. He listens and works to make the improvements.
“For the boys being freshmen and playing a tough windy course, they did a good job,” he continued. “We set goals for each, and they achieved those results. I have a great bunch of kids this year.”
Iola’s golfers will be in action Monday for the Buck Quincy Invitational at the Allen County Country Club. Tee off is at 11 a.m.
Cub golfers take on Fredonia elements
FREDONIA — Humboldt High golfers had to contend with a brutal south wind on the golf course Tuesday at the Fredonia Invitational.
Humboldt’s Layne Ellison carded a 119 over 18 holes, while Broc Ivy shot a 125.
“Once the boys got settled they did alright, as it was tough conditions,” Cub golf coach Bret Hauser said.
