The boys dominated the hosting Hawks 175-213 in the low four man match. The young girls (no Seniors) struggled though in their opening round falling 231-246.
Freshman, Brevin VanDyke rode consecutive birdies to a medalist score of 39 as he was the only player to break 40 for either team. Callen Keegan had a 44 for the second best round of the day while Grayson Johnston and Brady Timmerman had 46s to round out the Panther scoring.
The boys travel to Rock Falls on Wednesday to continue their busy first week.
The girls lost four players from their undefeated squad of last year so a rebuilding season is in the works. Junior, Baylie Snowden, a varsity returnee, led the Panthers with a 54 with one birdie on a par 3. Fellow Junior, Ayden Grawe had a 62, sophomore, Reese Ryan and freshman, Kate Mickley each had a 65 for the team score. Oregon’s Toni Withers was medalist for the meet with a 53.
The girls will try to get their first win Wednesday as the travel to Sauce Golf course to play Rock Island.
