BOYS
CENTURY
Coach:Jeff Wells, 13th season.
Assistants:None.
Last year's team stroke average:318.
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Last year's postseason result:Placed second at the Section 1AAA meet.
Who's gone:Nobody, all return.
Top returners:C.J. Fritcher (76.0 stroke average, state qualifier, all-conference), Cordie Walker (80.4, state qualifier, all-conference) and Zach Orbeck (81.2, all-conference).
Other returning letterwinners:Kris Sveum (83.9), Zenny Kuzyk (84.9), Michael Klampe (85.58), Paul Aronhalt (85.58), Ramin Sameni (85.67) and Peter Moe (87.45).
Newcomers expected to make an impact:Chris Captain (freshman had varsity experience at John Marshall last season).
Where they fit in conference/section races:At the top. Should be contenders for both Big Nine title and Section 1AAA crown.
Team strengths/weaknesses:Experience is on Century's side. Great depth and competition for all varsity spots. No weaknesses listed.
Coach Wells' thoughts:"I’m excited about the upcoming season because we have some talented, experienced golfers who are very nice people. Cordie, Zach, Kris and Ramin have all been playing for five or six years, which should help our consistency and efficiency throughout the season. C.J. is getting bigger and stronger, which should make him quite a threat this season. We also have several juniors and sophomores fighting for the remaining varsity spots. Competition and depth are so important in successful high school golf programs."
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ROSTER
Seniors — Zach Orbeck, Ramin Sameni, Kris Sveum and Cordie Walker. Juniors —Paul Aronhalt, Miles Barnidge, Andrew Krueger, Zenny Kuzyk, Peter Moe. Sophomores —Andrew Brown, Kyle Chang, George Cooper, Anthony Crowson, Joshua Gerber, Michael Klampe, Nick Osborne and Nick Musta. Freshmen —Matthew Boeker, Chris Captain, Benjamin Farley and C.J. Fritcher. Eighth-grader —Max Andrist.
SCHEDULE
(Home meets at Eastwood unless noted.)
April 14 — ROCH. LOURDES, 3:30 p.m.
April 18 — at Mankato West triangular (Mayo), 2:30 p.m.
April 21 — ALBERT LEA, AUSTIN, 3:30 p.m.
April 25 — at Rochester All-City meet, noon (at Rochester Golf & Country Club)
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April 27 — at Mayo Invitational, 1 p.m. (Eastwood)
April 29 — at New Prague Invitational, 11 a.m.
May 3 — at Red Wing Invitational, 1 p.m.
May 5 — at Winona triangular (Faribault), 2:30 p.m.
May 10 — JOHN MARSHALL, EAST, 3:30 p.m.
May 13-14 — at Albert Lea Invitational, 2 p.m.
May 17 — at Winona triangular (Owatonna), 2:30 p.m.
May 19 — at Austin, 2:30 p.m.
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May 23 — at Big Nine Conference meet, 10 a.m. (Albert Lea Green Lea GC)
June 2, 6 — at Section 1AAA meet, TBD (Bellwood Oaks, Hastings)
MAYO
Coach:Neil McCormack, 45th season.
Assistants:None.
Last year's team stroke average:314.
Last year's postseason result:Finished fifth at Section 1AAA meet.
Who's gone:Nick Bhaskaran.
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Top returners:Chip Locke (honorable mention all-state, 78.4 stroke average), Alex Fidler (79.2), Charlie Berland (79.3), Ryan Alexander (79.3), Shiv Pruthi (81.2) and Michael Allen (84).
Other returning letterwinners:Kyle Kittleson, Adam Alcott, Aaron Miller, Nolan Edwards, Gunnar Olson, Neel Pruthi and Yusef Ouda.
Newcomers expected to make an impact:None listed.
Where they fit in conference/section races:Upper quarter of conference and section.
Team strengths/weaknesses:Strengths are dedication to the game, a positive attitude. Need smarter course management.
Coach McCormack's thoughts:"Mayo has a strong tradition of playing well during tournament play. We are really looking forward to this season as we return seven of our top eight players. All of them have worked hard on their game and are anxious to start competing. Our strengths are dedication to the game, a positive attitude and smarter course management. The top six players have played varsity golf since ninth grade and therefore have tournament experience."
ROSTER
Seniors — Michael Allen, Samuel Fish, Kyle Kittleson, Chip Locke, Aaron Miller, Yusef Ouda and Shiv Pruthi. Juniors —Ryan Alexander, Charles Berland, Alexander Fidler, Sam Gatzlaff, Matthew Moen, Gunnar Olson and Graham Sparks. Sophomores —Adam Alcott, Nolan Edwards, Kellen Erickson, Hunter Glynn, James Krause, Brian Murray and Neel Pruthi. Freshmen —Alex Armon, Thomas Kruse and Blake Riess. Seventh-graders —Jackson Edwards and Hunter Schofield.
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SCHEDULE
(Home meets at Eastwood, unless noted.)
April 12 — at River Oaks Invitational, 1 p.m.
April 14 — at Decorah (Iowa) Invitational, 1 p.m.
April 18 — at Mankato West triangular (Faribault), 2:30 p.m.
April 21 — at Faribault triangular (John Marshall), 3:30 p.m.
April 25 — at Rochester All-City meet, noon (at Rochester Golf & Country Club)
April 27 — MAYO INVITATIONAL, 1 p.m.
April 29 — at Mankato East triangular (Owatonna), 2:30 p.m.
May 3 — at Red Wing Invitational, 1 p.m.
May 9 — AUSTIN, WINONA, 3:30 p.m.
May 16 — at Lake City Invitational, 2 p.m.
May 17 — at Albert Lea, 2:30 p.m.
May 23 — at Big Nine Conference meet, 10 a.m. (Albert Lea Green Lea GC)
June 2, 6 — at Section 1AAA meet, TBD (Bellwood Oaks, Hastings)
JOHN MARSHALL
Coach:Dwight Miller, eighth season.
Assistants:None.
Last year's team stroke average:336.
Last year's postseason result:Did not advance past first day of Section 1AAA meet.
Who's gone:Nobody, all return.
Top returners:Brian Reuland, Dylan Hardyman and Bryan Johnson.
Other returning letterwinners:Cole Donahue, Alex Lovett, Nishant Nayar, Preston Graves and Brett Helling
Newcomers expected to make an impact:None listed.
Where they fit in conference/section races:Upper half of conference and section.
Team strengths/weaknesses:Experience as they did not graduate a senior. Missing Bryan Johnson, who hopes to return mid-season.
Coach Miller's thoughts:"Golf is very competitive in our section. We need two guys in the 70s and the other two in the low 80s to have a chance at winning a match. Our top four guys are going to have to play consistently and get a little help now and then from our five and six players. Overall, I think we will have a better year than last year and look forward to working another year with a great bunch of student athletes."
ROSTER
Seniors — Brian Reuland, Dylan Hardyman, Erik Feehan and Nishant Nayar. Juniors —Ben Wageman, Bryan Johnson and Preston Graves. Sophomores —Alex Lovett, Brett Helling and Justin Ulrich. Freshmen —Cole Donahue, Drew Stevens, Erik Modjeski, Hunter Peterson, Riley Regimbal and Taylor Kelzenberg. Eighth-grader —Ross Faber. Seventh-graders —Jay LeBeck and Sam Wageman.
SCHEDULE
(Home meets at Northern Hills, unless noted.)
April 12 — MANKATO WEST, 3:30 p.m.
April 15 — LOURDES, 3:30 p.m.
April 21 — at Faribault triangular (Mayo), 3:30 p.m.
April 25 — at Rochester All-City meet, noon (at Rochester Golf & Country Club)
April 26 — WINONA, ALBERT LEA, 3:30 p.m.
April 27 — at Mayo Invitational, 1 p.m.
May 2 — at Hastings Invitational, 9 a.m.
May 3 — at Red Wing Invitational, 1 p.m.
May 5 — at Owatonna triangular (Austin), 2:30 p.m.
May 10 — at Century triangular (Mankato East), 3:30 p.m.
May 12 — STEWARTVILLE, 3:30 p.m.
May 16 — at Lake City Invitational, 2 p.m.
May 23 — at Big Nine Conference meet, 10 a.m. (Albert Lea Green Lea GC)
June 2, 6 — at Section 1AAA meet, TBD (Bellwood Oaks, Hastings)
LOURDES
Coach:Chris Miller, fifth season.
Assistant:Mark Arvold.
Last year's team stroke average:308.
Last year's postseason result:HVL champions, Section 1AA champions, state runner-up.
Who's gone:Nobody, everyone returns.
Top returners:Alex Kapraun (75.7 stroke average, four-time All-HVL, 2010 all-state, five-year letterwinner), Nic Jensen (77, five-time All-HVL, 2010 all-state, five-year letterwinner), Channing Tipton (78.8, two-time All-HVL, 2010 all-state, three-year letterwinner) and Alex Shepherd (79.5, two-time All-HVL, three-year letterwinner).
Other returning letterwinners:Alex Brandrup (84.9), Andy Benner (82), Nick Shen (86.9), Michael Dearani (84.1), Kyle Karaun (86.6), Mark Pagel (86), Gabe Salerno (86.4) and Ben Weir (83.2).
Newcomers expected to make an impact:Six freshmen are out for the team, and any of them could step up and earn a spot.
Where they fit in conference/section races:Should be front-runner for both Section 1AA and Hiawatha Valley League titles.
Team strengths/weaknesses:Experience and senior leadership. Weak spot with be short game and the need for better focus throughout an entire round.
Coach Miller's thoughts:"I am looking forward to this season with the kids. This has been a great year for the seniors so far this 2010-11 school year with the football, hockey, soccer and basketball teams all doing so well. I know the kids want to continue that success this spring. I have a great bunch of kids who work and practice very hard at the game. With a tough schedule this year, this should really help us get ready for the playoff run."
ROSTER
Seniors — Andy Benner, Alec Brandrup, Nic Jensen, Alex Kapraun, Jose Ramirez, Nick Shen, Alex Shepherd and Channing Tipton. Sophomores —Michael Dearani, Kyle Kapraun, Mark Pagel, Gabe Salerno and Ben Weir. Freshmen —Connor Fitzpatrick, Dylan Hawkinson, Zachary Hebl, Zach Larsen, Jacob Schaefer and Robert Simari.
SCHEDULE
(Home meets at Soldiers Field, unless noted.)
April 14 — at Century, 3:30 p.m. (Eastwood)
April 15 — at John Marshall, 3:30 p.m. (Northern Hills)
April 21 — RED WING, 3:15 p.m.
April 25 — ALL-CITY MEET, noon (at Rochester Golf & Country Club)
April 27 — at Mayo Invitational, noon (Eastwood)
April 28 — at Hayfield triangular (K-M), 3 p.m.
May 2 — at Byron triangular (Z-M), 3 p.m.
May 3 — at Owatonna, 3:30 p.m.
May 9 — at Byron, 3:30 p.m.
May 10 — KENYON-WAN., STEWARTVILLE, 3 p.m.
May 13-14 — at Albert Lea Invitational, 2 p.m.
May 16 — at Lake City Invitational, 2 p.m.
May 19 — HVL CHAMPIONSHIP, 9 a.m. (Northern Hills)
May 21 — at Owatonna Invitational, 10 a.m.
May 27 — SUBSECTION MEET, TBD (Eastwood)
June 3 — SECTION MEET, TBD (Eastwood
GIRLS
CENTURY
Coach:Jeff Swegarden, first season.
Assistants:None.
Last year's team stroke average:424.
Last year's postseason result:In ninth place after first day of Section 1AAA tournament (did not advance).
Who's gone:Brittany Wilson, Lauren Grove and Ali Behrens.
Top returners:Taylor Wells (conference champion, state qualifier, finished 47th overall last season).
Other returning letterwinners:Josie Peterson, Jessie Neher and Maegan Graves.
Newcomers expected to make an impact:Six new golfers out for the team this season. All showing promise and potential but have limited experience.
Where they fit in conference/section races:Top half.
Team strengths/weaknesses:Returners have experience. But most of team does not and team lacks depth.
Coach Swegarden's thoughts:"I am seeing wonderful leadership out of the returning letterwinners. They have helped me and have helped their peers these first couple of weeks. I am hoping that Taylor Wells has another good year in both the Big Nine and at sections. She had the best scoring average in the Big Nine and won the conference meet last year. Taylor is very dedicated to the game and committed to continually improving. She is not only an excellent golfer, but an exceptional role model in all aspects of her life. ... The returning letterwinners have so far been committed to stepping up their games to the next level and could help us significantly, especially if they continue being dedicated to the game and enthusiastic about the whole experience. The new players on the team have been working beyond my expectations. In two short weeks, they have improved significantly and show a genuine appreciation for the game. I am fortunate to be working with girls who have a wonderful attitude toward working hard and improving."
ROSTER
Seniors — Josephine Peterson and Taylor Wells. Sophomores —Xiaoshan Chai, Mariana Goetz, Maegan Graves, Erin McGlinch, Megan Mularkey, Megan Muras, Jessie Neher, Jarika Tuohimaa and Jocelyn Wendt. Freshman — Elizabeth Shidler. Seventh-graders — Heidi Gerber and Hannah Lai.
SCHEDULE
(Home meets at Northern Hills, unless noted.)
April 14 — at Lourdes, 3:30 p.m. (Soldiers Field)
April 16 — at Faribault Invitational, 9 a.m.
April 18 — at Owatonna triangular (Winona), 2:30 p.m.
April 19 — at Austin triangular (Albert Lea), 2:30 p.m.
April 21 — at Red Wing Invitational, 12:30 p.m.
April 25 — at Lake City Invitational, 1 p.m.
April 29 — at New Prague Invitational, TBD
May 3 — at Mayo triangular (Mankato West), 3:30 p.m. (Eastwood)
May 9 — at All-City Championship, 2:30 p.m. (Northern Hills)
May 10 — WINONA, FARIBAULT, 3:30 p.m.
May 12 — at John Marshall triangular (Mankato East), 3:30 p.m. (Northern Hills)
May 23 — BIG NINE CHAMPIONSHIPS, 10 a.m.
June 2, 6 — at Section 1AAA meet, TBD (Cannon Golf Club)
MAYO
Coach:Steve Myhro, 15th season.
Assistants:Cathy Ruedinger, Beth Loftus and Kula Shives.
Last year's team stroke average:388.
Last year's postseason result:Finished sixth at the Section 1AAA meet.
Who's gone:Clare Siska.
Top returners:Emily Clark (96 stroke average), Katrina Ruedinger (96), Ariana Shives (98), Christina Pauley (100), Aleksi Capone (102) and Kelly Glander (106).
Other returning letterwinners:None.
Newcomers expected to make an impact:Had a very strong JV last year. Brittney Moilanen, Michelle Berning and Sarah Fish all could compete, and seventh-grader Courtney Hruska has shown a great deal of potential.
Where they fit in conference/section races:Top half of conference and section.
Team strengths/weaknesses:Team is young, with no seniors. Lack experience.
Coach Myhro's thoughts:"I am excited about the season. We have a large group again this season with 31 girls on the team, spread pretty evenly from seventh grade to 11th grade. I know a number of the girls really committed to playing lots of golf last summer. That's the key to making improvements for the next season. We have a great practice facility at Eastwood Golf Course, and lots of supportive parents. The girls have set high goals as a team and they are willing to work hard to achieve those goals."
ROSTER
Juniors —Aleksi Capone, Emily Clark, Kelly Glander and Christina Pauley. Sophomores —Michelle Berning, Madeline Faubion, Sarah Fish, Nicole Larson, Laura Loftus, Brittney Moilanen, Kelley Olson, Katrina Ruedinger, Ariana Shives and Meredith Weincouff. Freshmen —Madison Faupel, Carissa Olson, Elese Osterberg, Sarah Shandley and Kate Viker. Eighth-graders —Madison Conte, Ashley Cookman, Ariel Dorsey, Allison Graham, Nicole Pauley and Samantha Woog. Seventh-graders —Megan Greseth, McKenna Hjalmervik, Courtney Hruska, Sarah Marquardt, Abby Marquardt and Shannon O'Hara.
SCHEDULE
(Home meets at Eastwood, unless noted.)
April 12 — at Stewartville Invitational, 2 p.m.
April 19 — JOHN MARSHALL, FARIBAULT, 3:30 p.m.
April 21 — at Red Wing Invitational, 12:30 p.m.
April 29 — at Owatonna triangular (Mankato East), 2:30 p.m.
May 3 — MANKATO WEST, CENTURY, 3:30 p.m.
May 9 — at All-City Championship, 2:30 p.m. (Northern Hills)
May 12 — at Winona triangular (Austin), 2:30 p.m.
May 13 — LAKE CITY, 3:30 p.m.
May 16 — at Lake City Invitational, 2 p.m.
May 17 — LOURDES, 3:30 p.m.
May 19 — RED WING, 3:30 p.m.
May 23 — at Big Nine Championship, 10 a.m. (Northern Hills)
June 2, 6 — at Section 1AAA meet, TBD (Cannon Golf Club)
JOHN MARSHALL
Coach:Andy Ollenburg, fourth season.
Assistants:None.
Last year's team stroke average:395.
Last year's postseason result:Tied for eighth place (lost tiebreaker and did not advance to second day) in Section 1AAA.
Who's gone:Paige Cook.
Top returners:Katie Johnson (100) and Brianna Axtell (104).
Other returning letterwinners:Katie Ollenburg (118) and Alli Axtell (123).
Newcomers expected to make an impact:None listed.
Where they fit in conference/section races:Competing for spot in middle of conference and section.
Team strengths/weaknesses:Returning four players with varsity experience. Rest of team lacks experience.
Coach Ollenburg's thoughts:"This will be a building year for the Rockets. We have many unknowns at this point since our varsity will have had limited experience in most of the positions and there are no seniors on the team. We will probably see a few girls play in the two open positions on the varsity to give more girls varsity experience. Our goal will be to get our average below 400 again this year. We are looking forward to hosting the All-City Invite against Mayo, Century and Lourdes at Northern Hills on May 9th. The Big Nine will probably see a new champion this season as Faribault graduated five of their six varsity golfers from last season. The Big Nine tournament will be played at Northern Hills this year on May 23."
ROSTER
Juniors —Brianna Axtell, Amber Cederhold, Laura Fisher, Susie Han and Katie Johnson. Sophomores —Alli Axtell, Katie Ollenburg and Ashley Weyer. Freshmen —Sammy Hanson and Nicolette Johnson. Eighth-graders —Holly Axtell, Sarah Ollenburg and Julia Stowe.
SCHEDULE
(Home meets at Northern Hills, unless noted.)
April 14 — at Mankato West, 2:30 p.m.
April 15 — at Lourdes, 3:30 p.m.
April 19 — at Mayo triangular (Faribault), 3:30 p.m.
April 21 — at Red Wing Invitational, 12:30 p.m.
April 28 — at Albert Lea triangular (Winona), 2:30 p.m.
May 2 — at Eastview Invitational, 1 p.m.
May 3 — at Austin triangular (Owatonna), 2:30 p.m.
May 9 — ALL-CITY CHAMPIONSHIPS, 2:30 p.m.
May 12 — CENTURY, MANKATO EAST, 3:30 p.m.
May 16 — at Lake City Invitational, 1 p.m.
May 23 — at Big Nine Championships, 10 a.m. (Northern Hills)
June 2, 6 — at Section 1AAA meet, TBD (Cannon Golf Club)
LOURDES
Coach:Bob Weinmann, 14th season.
Assistant:Staci Smoot.
Last year's team stroke average:380s (approximate).
Last year's postseason result:Placed third at HVL meet and fifth in the Section 1AA meet.
Who's gone:Charlotte Spellman.
Top returners:Brittany Alexander (All-HVL, section meet qualifier) and Veronica Szarka (All-HVL, section meet qualifier).
Other returning letterwinners:Morgan Rea, Sara Hobday, Jessica Alexander, Anna Hennessey, Madeline Pagel, Grace Gorman and Alexa Sinn.
Newcomers expected to make an impact:None listed.
Where they fit in conference/section races:Top five of both conference and section.
Team strengths/weaknesses:None listed.
Coach Weinmann's thoughts:"We've got a great group of girls this year, and I'm optimistic about their chances this season. We have two strong players in Brittany Alexander and Veronica Szarka to lead the way, and the rest of the girls have been playing together now for a couple of seasons. A little bit of luck come tournament time to match their hard work during the season, and the team will do well this year."
ROSTER
Seniors — Brittany Alexander and Morgan Rea. Junior —Veronica Szarka. Sophomores —Anna Becker, Sara Hobday, Anna Hennessey, Jessica Alexander, Ellen Sheehan, Alexa Sinn and Anna Becker. Eighth-graders —Madeline Pagel, Grace Gorman, Grace Dearani and Kathryn Heimer.
SCHEDULE
(Home meets at Soldiers Field, unless noted.)
April 14 — CENTURY, 3:30 p.m.
April 15 — JOHN MARSHALL, 3:30 p.m.
April 28 — at Hayfield triangular (K-M), 3 p.m.
May 2 — at Byron triangular (Z-M), 3 p.m.
May 9 — at All-City Championships, 2:30 p.m. (Northern Hills)
May 10 — KENYON-WANA., STEWARTVILLE, 3 p.m.
May 16 — at Lake City Invitational, 2 p.m.
May 17 — at Mayo, 3:30 p.m. (Eastwood)
May 19 — at HVL Championship, 9 a.m. (Willow Creek GC)
May 27 — at Subsection 1AA meet, 9 a.m. (Eastwood)
June 3 — at Section 1AA meet, 9 a.m. (Eastwood)
