Sports : Vikettes lose to Independence on windy day at golf course

The Vinton-Shellsburg and Independence girls golf teams met in Independence on Tuesday, in cool and very windy contitions. The Mustangs defeated the Vikettes, 217-234.

Here is the complete summary:

V-S Girls Golf

Dual @ Independence Three Elms Golf Course (Par 35),

April 10, 2012

Conditions: very windy, low 50s, sunny

Team Scores:

Independence ` 217

V-S 234

Medalist: Mackenzie Black(Indee) 41

Runner-up medalist; Cara Hach(V-S) 49

V-S scores:

Cara Hach 49

Natalie Ketchen 58

Erin Randall 60

Liz Moen 67

Noncounters: Katie Lovell and Mara Jessen

Not a good night for the Vikettes; except Cara Hach shot very well. This is her second meet and second time this season to medal. Erin Randall had low putts with 16. Cara Hach and Erin Randall each recorded a birdie.

We had too many penalty strokes; that’s not the kind of record we want to set. The wind was a factor, but we also had difficulties with sand traps, shot selection, and adjustments due to the wind. We’ll chalk it up as a learning experience.

We host a WAMAC quadrangular Thursday night here at the Vinton Country Club. Joining V-S will be Marion, Clear Creek-Amana and Waterloo Columbus. Each of these teams has the possibility to put up some low scores.