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Stewartville Golf Breaks 33-Year State Drought
29 May
Summary
- Stewartville boys golf team earns state trip after 33 years.
- Tigers won Section 1-2A meet by a narrow one-stroke margin.
- The team's last state appearance was in 1993.
After a 33-year hiatus, the Stewartville boys golf team is headed to the state tournament. The Tigers clinched their berth by winning the Section 1-2A meet with a thrilling one-stroke advantage. This victory marks the first time since 1993 that Stewartville's boys golf program has reached this level.
Stewartville posted a team score of 305 on the final day of the section meet, totaling 615 over two rounds. This narrowly defeated runner-up Pine Island/Zumbrota-Mazeppa (PIZM) by a single stroke. The Tigers overcame a five-stroke deficit entering the final round, showcasing a remarkable collective effort.
Key individual performances propelled Stewartville's success. Sophomore Isaiah Nelson tied for third individually with a score of 152, while seniors Austin Walker and Carson Jannsen tied for eighth at 154. The team will compete in the state tournament on June 9 and 10 at The Ridges at Sand Creek in Jordan.
