Sports : Vikettes win first triangular of season at Solon

Senior Olivia Walker led the VS girls golf team to victory over Solon and West Delaware on Thursday.

Walker shot a 51 for the Vikings, who edged Solon by 1 stroke.

Coach's report from Janet Woodhouse:

Lake MacBride Golf Course, par 36

Weather: Overcast, breezy and cold

Solon, West Delaware, Vinton-Shellsburg

Team Scores:

Vinton-Shellsburg 215

Solon 216

West Delaware 272

Medalist:

Olivia Walker, V-S 51

Runner-up medalist:

Dani Carter, Solon 52

Vinton-Shellsburg scores:

Olivia Walker 51

Olivia Ketchen 54

Rachel Tandy 55

Brandi Gerber 55

noncounters: Lauren Tandy and Alex Maynard

It's nice to finally have the first meet of the season, but these weren't spring-like conditions. However, the girls stuck it out on a course no one had played before. Senior Olivia Walker managed a fine 16 putts on fast, sloped greens and snared medalist honors. She was the only one to break 20 putts. Our scores were very consistent; we will be working on lowering both putts and scores. There is an adage that every stroke counts and that was never more evident than tonight!

Abbe Wilson and Lindsey Miller played JV with two players from each of the other schools. Both shot solid rounds.

Next week will be busy with three away meets, Tuesday at South Tama and Thursday at Independence. Our first varsity tournament will be at Tara Hills April16 hosted by Benton Community.