Southeast Valley girls played in the 2A First Round Regional Meet at River Bend Golf Course in Story City on May 12.

Eight teams competed. I-35 didn't have a team score. Seventh place was Clarion-Goldfield-Dows with a 453. Sixth place was Southeast Valley with a 440. Fifth place was South Central Calhoun with a 436. Fourth place was Iowa Falls-Alden with a 403. Third place and advancing to the second round regional meet in Carroll was Des Moines Christian with a 400. Second place and advancing to the second round regional meet in Carroll was Van Meter with a 389. First place and advancing to the second round regional meet in Carroll was Roland-Story with a 370.

The top 6 individuals, including ties, were Danielle Jones from Van Meter and Sawyer Morrical from Clarion-Goldfid-Dows in sixth place with a 96. Olivia French from Iowa Falls-Alden in fifth place with a 94. Courtney Latham from Des Moines Christian in fourth place with a 92. Josie Bemis from Van Meter in third place with a 92. Makenna Carlson from Roland-Story is runner-up with an 87. Brinley Carlson from Roland-Story is medalist with an 81. Those not already advancing with their team will advance as individuals at the second round of regional meet in Carroll on May 17th.

Varsity players and scores for SEV:

Audrey Carlson: 48-50 (98)

Halle Steck: 66-60 (126)

Elizabeth Burger: 55-50 (105)

Alexis Peterson: 67-61 (128)

Addison Anderson: 64-58 (122)

Taylor Willardson: 59-56 (115)

The weather held off for a nice day of golf, but it was also pretty wet out there. I know a couple girls were disappointed in their scores, but they kept pushing through and never gave up. That’s where you strengthen your mental toughness in this game. Audrey Carlson played a good round and finished in 10th place. She was only a couple strokes away from advancing as an individual. Elizabeth Burger also played a good round for her final high school golf meet. Taylor Willardson did well in her first 18 hole meet. 

I am very proud of my entire team this season! They worked hard, encouraged each other, improved immensely, and most important of all, they had fun. I’m so sad the season is over and that I’m losing 3 great seniors, but I’m also looking forward to next season! 

Thanks!