Once again, the Pebble Creek Golf Club in Becker, MN hosted the Class A Minnesota State High School Golf Tournament. The golf course was in excellent condition, although the weather was a bit unsettled. Play had to be suspended at about 5:00 p.m. on Day 1 due to thunderstorms passing through the area. The golfers played an 18 hole practice round on Monday, June 13 with the 36 hole tournament itself being played on June 14 and 15, 18 holes each day.
Representing the Adrian girls team at the tournament this year were Jada Elias and Alexia Kemper. Jada was playing in her second state tournament, while Alexia was there for the first time. Both girls played consistent and well throughout the 36 holes. Jada carded rounds of 48-49 (97) on Tuesday and 47-51 (98) on the second day. Her 2 day total of 195 was good for 49th place in the field of 87. Alexia’s Day 1 scores of 49-44 (93) had her in the upper half of the field heading into the second round. In the final round, Kemper’s 46-51 (97) gave her a total of 190, which placed Alexia in a tie for 38th place.
Ryan Elias represented the Adrian boys team and played in his second state tournament. Ryan played extremely well and was very consistent in his scoring over the 2 day tournament. On the first day, Ryan turned in a round of 41-42 (83) and was well within the upper third of the field of 85. Day 2 saw Ryan turn it up a bit as he fired a 40-39 (79). His Day 2 round moved Ryan up in the standings as he finished in the upper 25% of the field and tied for 21st place.
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