Hayward's Eckes wins bronze medal at state golf meet
Hayward Hurricanes senior Tara Eckes placed third in the WIAA Division 2 state girls golf tournament at University Ridge in Madison Monday-Tuesday Oct. 14-15 with a 36-hole score of 87-75-162 on the par-72 course. “Tara played awesome—very in control and consistent on a tough course in windy conditions,” said Coach Wade Reier. “Five out of the top six in Division Two all came from our sectional. “It was a great...
Janesville Parker Golfer Grace Knilans Shoots Personal Best in Second Round of State Tournament
Day Two of the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Division 1 girls golf state tournament at University Ridge Golf Course saw Janesville Parker golfer Grace Knilans jump 15 spots from Day One as part of her strong day Tuesday. On an even colder day than Monday, Knilans shot an 83 in round two, a new personal best for the senior golfer. Good enough for a tie for 37th overall at 174. Wayland Academy’s McKenna Nelson won the Division 1 individual state title at 138. ...
Eckes places third at state girls golf tourney
Hayward Hurricanes senior Tara Eckes placed third in the WIAA Division 2 state girls golf tournament at University Ridge in Madison Monday-Tuesday Oct. 14-15 with a 36-hole score of 87-75-162 on the par-72 course. Eckes is the highest-placing Hayward golfer at the state meet since Emily Neff finished second in 2017. The Hurricanes team placed fifth in the six-team tournament this week with a score of 839. Scoring for the Canes besides Tara Eckes were Sofia Bonicatto, 17th with 208; Lexie Sullivan, 223; and Emma Blinkwolt, 269. Madison Edgewood was first at the 2024 state tournament with a score of 756, followed by Spooner with 760, Catholic Memorial with 789, Seymour with 793, Hayward at 839 and Freedom with 865.