Busy week on the links for CL girls

(Above) Jordyn Barragy was the runner-up medalist at Clear Lake’s home meet Thursday.  Barragy fired a 46. -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy

The Clear Lake girls golf team had a busy week, playing four conference teams, a non-conference match and participating in their first 18-hole tournament of the season.

Humboldt 181, CL 196, C-G 217

On Tuesday, April 18, the Lions traveled to Clarion to play Clarion-Goldfield and Humboldt.  Humboldt won with a 181, Clear Lake carded a 196, and C-G 217.

The four counting scores for Clear Lake were Ashley DeLong 44, Mattie Krause and Jordyn Barragy both with a 49, and Erin Carew 54. The two non-counting scores were provided by Grace Hartnett, 60, and Madison Gochanour, 64.

“We played some tricky greens and we lost a few strokes with our wedges, but we made great improvement from our first meet,” said Coach Adam Brinkman.  “Humboldt is very solid squad, and they are the conference favorites.”

CL 191, Newman 223

The Lions hosted Newman Catholic at Veteran’s Memorial Golf Course on Thursday, April 20, and won 191-223.

Ashley DeLong was medalist with a 38 and Jordyn Barragy was runner up medalist with a 46.  Also scoring for Clear Lake was Grace Hartnett 52, Mattie Krause 56, Erin Carew 55, and Madison Gochanour 62.

“The weather was cold and very windy. We battled very well considering the elements that we had to play in,” said Coach Brinkman.  “To have Ashley shoot a 38 was good to see out of her. All season she’s been right there in the low 40’s with a few bumps, and for her to have nine

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solid holes was great to see, and definitely motivation as the season goes on.  Ashley is one of the most consistent golfers that I have ever coached, and I know if we can gain a few of the mental aspects of the game that she can be shooting in the 30s every round.”

Jordyn Barragy also had a great round.  She is hitting her driver and her irons very well right now, and if she can get that putter rolling she will continue to get better,” added the coach.  “Also, Grace Hartnett has made huge gains in her golf game, averaging 12 strokes better than last season.  She is continuing to want to get better and it is showing on the golf course.”

CL 192, St. Ed’s 221, WC 237

On Friday, April 21, Clear Lake hosted Webster City and St. Ed’s and again won on their home course.  The Lions score 192, followed by St. Ed’s with 221.  The Lynx finished with a 237.

Ashley DeLong was medalist with a 41. Runner up medalist was Jordyn Barragy with a 45. Mattie Krause  came in with a  52, Erin Carew 54, Grace Hartnett 56, and Madison Gochanour 63.

“It’s good to see that our scores are consistent, and as a team we are consistently getting better,” said Coach Brinkman.

New Hampton Tournament

The Lions played in their first 18-hole tournament of the year on Saturday at New Hampton.  The home team won with a 357.  The remainder of the field included South Winn (393), Clear Lake (401), and North Fayette Valley (410).

Ashley DeLong shot 43-42 (85), Jordyn Barragy 49-47, (96) Erin Carew 53-56, (109) Mattie Krause 61-50 (111), and the other two non counting scores were Grace Hartnett 59-64 (123), Madison Gochanour 67-65 (132).

“It was a good test on how we would react to 18 holes instead of nine,” said Coach Brinkman.  “Although our scores weren’t like we had hoped, I thought the girls battled well. The most important thing with 18 holes is to not give up after nine. We finished very well, and are scores got better throughout the day.”

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