Sports : Jessen honored as medalist in Vikette golf opener

The 2014 VS girls golf team.

Mara Jessen, left, was the medalist for Thursday's golf opener; Lauren Tandy tied for second.

Mara Jessen led all golfers, shooting a 47 at the Wildcat on Thursday, April 10, in the Vinton-Shellsburg girls golf team home opener.

Benton Community edged the Vikettes, 203-207, but two of the top three scorers were Vikettes. Lauren Tandy and Bobcat Sidney Volz were tied at 48.

"It was good to get our first meet in after two were postponed due to weather and course conditions," said Coach Janet Woodhouse. "There were lots of nerves tonight because all varsity ladies played in positions that were unfamiliar, but the team responded well. Mara Jessen played in the number one position for the first time and was medalist!"

Coach Woodhouse also stated, "Most of the V-S team had putting problems but Lauren Tandy had only 14 putts which is excellent. Jessie Noren had 17 and a fine round of 49. This was our JV ladies first ever high school golf competition and junior Jessie Noren carded a strong 49."

The meet summary from Woodhouse is below:

April 10, 2014

Dual with Benton Community

Held at Wildcat Golf Course, Shellsburg Par 35

Weather: Breezy, sunny, mid 60s

Team Scores:

Benton Comm. 203

Vinton-Shellsburg 207

Medalist: Mara Jessen V-S 47

Co Runners up: Lauren Tandy V-S 48

Sidney Volz B.C. 48

V-S Scores:

Mara Jessen 47

Lauren Tandy 48

Kaiti Kilpatrick 52

Olivia Walker 60

Non counters:

Alyssa Bunge 60

Sierra Goodell 65

Benton Scores:

Sidney Volz 48

Macy Miner 49

Morgan Kruse 53

Kenna Germann 53

Noncounters:

Kaitlyn Pegump 55

Shelby Schallau 60

Playing JV for Vinton=Shellsburg:

Jessie Noren

Lindsey Miller

Abbe Wilson

Oliva Ketchen

Brittany Grendler