Sports : Senior Tandy wins Wamac West medal; Vikettes 2nd to Independence

Senior Lauren Tandy led all golfers as the V-S Vikettes hosted the Wamac West Divisional event at the Vinton Country Club. The Vikettes finished in 2nd place, 6 strokes behind Independence.

Coach's summary:

May 2, 2016

WAMAC West Girls Divisional

Vinton Country Club, par 35

Weather conditions: partly sunny, 60s

Team Results:

Independence 189

V-S 195

Benton 204

Williamsburg 205

CPU 213

CC-Amana 223

Marion 224

So. Tama 231

Medalist:

Lauren Tandy 43 Vinton-Shellsburg

Runner-up:

Alyssa Jensen 45 Independence (won by card back)

V-S individuals”

Lauren Tandy 43

Rachel Tandy 50

Halie Engler 50

Brandi Gerber 52

non counters: Olivia Walker, Olivia Ketchen

Our young ladies were disappointed to not bring home the team trophy, although we didn't score poorly and placed second by only six strokes. Independence improved and shot lights out! We had scored 37 strokes less than they did at their course April 13. Obviously they put it together today.

It was a great round for senior Lauren Tandy; she improved from a 6th place medal last year to winning her second tournament medalist honor this season. She played steady throughout her round. Halie Engler filled a varsity spot for the first time and really came to play; she and Rachel Tandy had solid rounds. Brandi Gerber filled out our team score and had low putts with 16. The eleven girls on our 2016 team are very special; they support each other at all times. And they are all capable of playing solid golf.

We finish our home meets by hosting CPU tomorrow at Wildcat Golf Course in Shellsburg.

See complete scores HERE