Janesville’s Prairie Ridge Golf Course was the sight of this year’s Gopher Conference meet. The Panther boys, who have struggled most of the year, did more of the same Friday, April 27. They finished fifth out of a five-team field. USC won the tournament with a 345 team total. The Rebels’ Ryan Pederson (81) and Nick Neubauer (85) finished first and second, respectively.
The Panthers’ Spencer Hanna (91) finished tied for ninth place and was All-Conference Honorable Mention. Sam Grothem (99,) Macoy Schwierjohann (101) and Cole Lenort (103) figured in the team score of 394. Sam Nafe had a 106, Jake Langlie was disqualified for a rules infraction.
The Blossoms from Blooming Prairie (359) were second, followed by Faribault BA (363), JWP (381) and NRHEG.
On the girls’ side, the Panthers faired somewhat better as they were third. Ali Wood, the standout from USC, shot an eight-over-par 80. NRHEG’s team score of 453 was led by Maddie Reed’s 106. Reed, who finished 8th, was selected All-Conference Honorable Mention. Teammate Brina Bergland was close behind in ninth place with 109. Lexi Wayne and Michaela Hansen shot matching 119s. Brenna Hagen (128) and Maddy Schwierjohann (150.)
USC won the event with a 395 total. BP (434,) NRHEG, JWP (488) and Faribault BA only had two golfers.
