Sports : Tandy leads Vikettes to second place at home invitational

Cara Hach

Erin Randall tees off to begin the Vikette Invitational Friday at the Vinton Country Club.

Natalie Ketchen eyes the cup before putting.

Lauren Tandy led the Vikettes with a 45 on Friday; the team finished second in home invite.

Mara Jessen deals with the sand trap on No. 9 during Friday's meet.

Lauren Tandy led the Vinton-Shellsburg girls golf team for the first time in her career, shooting a 45 as the Vikettes finished second in a home invitational tournament against Williamsburg, West Delaware and Independence, Friday at the Vinton County Club.

Coach's Report

April 26, 2013

Quad at Vinton Country Club, par 35

Weather conditions: cool and breezy

Team Scores:

Williamsburg 186

Vinton-Shellsburg 190

West Delaware 200

Independence 204

Medalist:

Mackenzie Black, Indee 39

Runner-up Medalist:

Sadie Ritchie Williamsburg 41

V-S Individual Scores;

Lauren Tandy 45

Cara Hach 46

Erin Randall 47

Mara Jessen 52

Non counters: Natalie Ketchen, Kaiti Kilpatrick

Lauren Tandy had her first ever V-S team's lowest score with a fine 45; she was followed closely by Cara Hach shooting 46. Cara has been strong and consistent for varsity this year. Erin Randall finished at 47 and Mara Jessen shot 52 for our counters. It was an up and down night; some of our girls shot very well, a couple were disappointed in their scores. Mara Jessen had low putts with 15.

V-S is now 21 – 2 overall.

V-S JV:

Olivia Walker 57

Alyssa Bunge 58

Kacie Struve 66

Maddy Elwick 68

Sierra Goodell noncounter

Total 249

We’ve seen our JV scores improve. If we work to reduce our putts, they’ll continue to drop. Olivia Walker has been medalist for JV the last two meets. Williamsburg brought only three JV participants.

WAMAC event

Monday will be WAMAC West Divisional at South Hills Golf Course near Waterloo hosted by Columbus Catholic.

Thursday will be a quadrangular at Jesup.