Girls golf: Stillwater places fourth at Tanners Brook

FOREST LAKE — The Stillwater girls golf team finished fourth in a Suburban East Conference meet on Wednesday, May 22 at Tanners Brook Golf Course.

The Ponies posted a score of 177 to place just a few shots behind runner-up Forest Lake (174) and third-place Mounds View (175). East Ridge extended its lead in the standings with a winning score of 163.

It was the final tune-up as part of a busy stretch for Stillwater heading into the SEC Tournament, which was scheduled for Thursday, May 23 at Oak Glen Golf Course in Stillwater.

Sam Schinka paced the balanced Ponies with a 54 at Tanners Brook, followed closely by Vyan Abdullah (44), Kylie Voight (45) and Nora Roberts (45).

Lily Vincelli of Cretin-Derham Hall claimed medalist honors with a 33 on the par-36 front nine.

Team standings

1. East Ridge 163; 2. Forest Lake 174; 3. Mounds View 175; 4. Stillwater 177; 5. White Bear Lake 179; 6. Woodbury 181; 7. Cretin-Derham Hall 185; 8. Park 218; 9. Roseville 235; 10. Irondale, inc.

Stillwater results (par 36)

Sam Schinka 43, Vyan Abdullah 44, Kylie Voight 45, Nora Roberts 45, Addison Schinka 50 and Jenna Voight 55. Medalist — 1. Lily Vincelli (C-DH) 33.

Ponies 3rd at Stillwater CC

The Ponies recorded their second-lowest nine-hole score of the season while placing third in a conference meet on Monday, May 20 at Stillwater Country Club.

East Ridge held the top spot with a score of 163 while White Bear Lake followed at 173. The Ponies secured third place after joining Woodbury and Forest Lake with scores of 176. Vyan Abdullah’s 47 as the team’s fifth score tilted the tie-breaker in Stillwater’s favor.

Nora Roberts led the Ponies with a 41, followed by Sam Schinka (44), Jenna Voight (45) and Addison Schinka (46).

Team standings

1. East Ridge 163; 2. White Bear Lake 173; 3. Stillwater 176; 4. Woodbury 176; 5. Forest Lake 176; 6. Mounds View 186; 7. Cretin-Derham Hall 188; 8. Park 206; 9. Roseville 235; 10. Irondale, inc.

Stillwater results (par 36)

Nora Roberts 41, Sam Schinka 44, Jenna Voight 45, Addison Schinka 46, Vyan Abdullah 47 and Kylie Voight 50. Medalist — 1, tie, Lily Vincelli (C-DH) 36 and Bella Leonhart (FL) 36.

Ponies 18th at Preview

At Coon Rapids, Stillwater tied for 18th in a strong field of competitors in the Tri-State Preview Invitational on May 17-18 at Bunker Hills Golf Course.

Maple Grove cruised to a 617-633 victory over runner-up Detroit Lakes in the 20-team field.

Stillwater posted a score of 361 on Day 1 and followed with a 367 in the second round to finish in a tie with Southwest Christian at 728.

Addison Schinka led the Ponies with a 175 (85-90) while Vyan Abdullah followed at 182 (90-92). Also competing for the Ponies were Sam Schinka (184), Kylie Voight (189), Jenna Voight (190) and Lauren Roberts (195).

Team standings

1. Maple Grove 299-318—617; 2. Detroit Lakes 317-316—633; 3. Minnetonka 322-329—651; 4. Edina 338-318—656; 5. Northfield 343-336—679; 6. East Ridge 331-351—682; 7. Alexandria 346-337—683; 8. Pequot Lakes 338-347—685; 9. Elk River 344-346—690; 10. Holy Family 349-346—695; 11. Sartell 353-346—699; 12. Legacy Christian Academy 341-360—701; 13. Woodbury 347-360—707; 14. White Bear Lake 355-353—708; 15. Eastview 357-353—710; 16. Lac qui Parle Valley 373-347—720; 17. Benilde-St. Margaret’s 362-365—727; 18, tie, Stillwater 361-367—728 and Southwest Christian 366-362—728; 20. Chanhassen 351-378—729.

Stillwater results (par 72)

Addison Schinka 85-90—175, Vyan Abdullah 90-92—182, Sam Schinka 95-89—184, Kylie Voight 92-97—189, Jenna Voight 94-96—190 and Lauren Roberts 99-96—195. Medalist — 1. Alyssa Raghuveer (B-SM) 71-71—142.