Lions capture two wins

CL 163, New Hampton 167

The Lions battled adverse weather conditions and a tough New Hampton team Monday, April 10.  Clear Lake prevailed, 163-167.

“New Hampton is a highly ranked team in Class 2A.  I think they will be a big hurdle in our quest to gain a state berth this spring,” said Clear Lake Coach Eric Perry.  “Both teams struggled today.  When the weather and the ground conditions improve, so will our scores.”

Tate Storbeck claimed medalist honors and led the Lions with a 38.  New Hampton’s Carter Stochl was runner-up with a 39.

Kyle Calaguas and Evan Krause both carded 41s and Thomas Storbeck finished with a 43 for Clear Lake.  Jack Barragy and Carter Backhaus also played and scored 47 and 49 respectively.

In the junior varsity match, Clear Lake’s Tyler Eaton was medalist and Jackson Hamlin was runner-up.  Eaton had a round of 40, while Hamlin finished with a 42.  Alex Snelling scored 43 and Ryan Leisure had a 49.  Austin Pitkin and Ben Blaha had 55 and 58.

“Tyler will be part of the Lions tradition in the future.  The freshman has a lot of skills,” said Coach Perry.  “Jackson is a valuable member of our squad; he is battling our team for a varsity spot.  Jackson is a grinder and will be in all the way.”

CL 151, Newman 170

The Lions played very consistently and posted a decisive victory over Newman Catholic Tuesday, April 11, at Highland Golf Course in Mason City.  The score was 151-170.

Newman’s Austin Eckenrod had the low score of the meet with a 36.  Clear Lake’s Kyle Calaguas was runner-up medalist with a 37.

Tate Storbeck also fired a 37 for the Lions, followed by Thomas Storbeck with 38 and Jackson Hamlin with a 39.  Alex Snelling and Evan Krause carded rounds of 40 and 45 respectively.

The Knights did not field a complete junior varsity team, so no team scores were kept.  However, Tyler Eaton led the JV golfers with a 40.  Ryan Leisure was next with a 41, followed by Jack Barragy and Carter Backhaus with 46s, Brayden Emerson with a 47 and Ben Blaha’s 49.

Decorah Invitational

The Lions earned a fifth place finish in the always-tough Decorah Invitational played Thursday, April 13.  The meet features top Iowa teams, as well as some of Minnesota’s best.  Holy Family took the title with a 299.  Lakeville South was runner-up with 300, followed by the Chaska with 307, Deborah 311, Lake City 316 and Clear Lake with 326. Winona (332), Owatonna (332), Rochester Mayo (354) and Crestwood (355) also participated.

Kyle Calaguas and Thomas Storbeck  each had rounds of 81.  Alex Snelling added an 83 and Jackson Hamlin competed the team score with an 85.  Tate Storbeck and Evan Krause had rounds of 89 and 91 respectively.

Spencer Invitational

Webster City edged the Lions 310-311 to capture the title at the Spencer Invitation played Saturday, April 15.  Spencer took third place in the 12-team field with a 315.

Clear Lake’s Kyle Calaguas and Thomas Storbeck finished in fourth and fifth place respectively with scores of 75 and 76.  Alex Snelling was seventh with a 77.  Tate Storbeck and Jackson Hamlin each carded 83s to provide the fourth score.  Evan Krause came in with an 87.