Lady Bulldogs Keep on Swinging in Aberdeen and Dell Rapids

Head coach Mark Keeton and the Lady Bulldogs golfers traveled to Aberdeen to play Lee Park on May 7. Keeton commented, “This was by far the best weather we have played in all year. The sun was out and the winds were light. Jon Murdy always has the course set great for the girls, and we had some girls set their new personal best.” Jon Murdy is the Head Golf Professional (PGA-A) at Lee Park Golf Course and owner of Murdy Golf Academy in Aberdeen.

Milbank took fourth place. Aberdeen Roncalli won the invitational at 31 over at 315. Sisseton took second at 372. Groton was third at 404. Milbank’s final tally sat at 442.

Individually for MIlbank, Kylynn Schwandt finished in 14th place with her score of  104 (+33). Zora Henrich also carded 104. She took 16th place.

Macie VanLith was next with 110 strokes to capture 17th place. Willow Bender was not far behind at 124 to end the day in 23rd place.

Claire Crawford of Roncalli was the medalist at just one over par at 72. Kenzley Heath of Sisseton was the runner up with 74 on her card. Mackenzie Wegehaupt of Roncalli took third place at 78. Sage Gaikowski of Waubay-Summit took home fourth place. She shot an 81.

Rocky Run at Dell Rapids

Looking beyond regular-season play, the Lady Bulldogs took an opportunity to check out Rocky Run Golf Course in Dell Rapids on May 5.

“We decided to make the trip to Dell Rapids as they will be this year’s region host. It was a very cold and windy day as this coach wore his winter parka the entire day.,” Keeton joked. “This day was about survival and getting a good look at the course.  Rocky Run and our home course at Whetstone Creek are very similar with possible trouble on every hole.”

The young Lady Bulldogs of Milbank took 12th place as a team. Sioux Falls Christian won the battle for first place at 43 over at 331. Vermillion was second at 346. Dakota Valley took third at 349. Canton, Chamberlain, Dell Rapids, Lennox, Madison, Roncalli, and Tri Valley, also entered teams.

Katie Betsworth of Dakota Valley was the medalist. She scored one over par at 73. Chloe Attema  of Sioux Falls Christian was the runner up at 79 strokes. Tori Peterson, also of Sioux Falls Christian, claimed third at (8+) 80.

Willow Bender was the top Lady Bulldog. She finished in 65th place. Kylynn Schwandt came in 70th. Zora Henrich took 72nd place. Macie Van Lith took 78th.

Submitted Photos: Top-Kylynn Schwandt.
Zora Henrich.
Macie VanLith
Bottom- Willow Bender