MP Girls Golf at State

The Mid-Prairie Girls golf team will make a return trip to the State Meet in Adel by virtue of their runner-up finish at the Regional tournament held Monday, May 24 at the West Liberty Golf Club. The Golden Hawks shot a team score of 395 to Burlington/Notre Dame’s score of 391.
“Even though it may say “runner-up” on the score sheet, this is a big win for the girls,” said head coach Tracy McArtor. “To make it to the State Meet and to be only one of eight teams there is a great accomplishment in itself. To make it back in consecutive years is proof of how hard the girls have worked, they did an awesome job today.”
Kelsie Berg and Linsey Thomann started things off turning in front nine scores of 44 and 47 respectively, followed by Kate Yoder’s 52, Allison McArtor 54, Nicole Adams with 55, and Jordyn Kelso with 65. The heat and humidity took its toll on some of the kids on the back nine, but the girls battled thru it and maintain close to what they shot on the front. In fact, there was only a one shot difference as Mid-Prairie’s team score on the front was 197 and M-P turned in a 198 on the back.
“As brutal as the heat was on Monday,” said coach McArtor, “they really gutted it out and it’s something I’m proud of as a coach and they should all be proud of as athletes.”
Berg finished in a tie for 3rd in the individual race with a score of 89, followed close by Thomann who tied for 4th with 95. The Golden Hawks will travel to the River Valley Golf Course in Adel for the two day State Tournament held Tuesday and Wednesday, June 1 and 2. Only two teams from the four Regional meets qualify for state plus the top five individuals and ties.
“We’re looking forward to a fun couple days in Adel and will look to improve on our 4th place finish from last year,” said coach McArtor.
M-P Scores: Kelsie Berg – 44-45(89); Linsey Thomann – 47-48(95); Allison McArtor – 54-51(105); Kate Yoder – 52-54(106); Nicole Adams – 55-55(110); Jordyn Kelso – 65-62(127).
Team Scores: 1) Burlington/Nortre Dame – 391; 2) Mid-Prairie – 395; 3) Wilton – 417; 4) West Liberty – 419; 5) North Cedar – 427; 6) Pella Christian – 470