Lions on a roll

(Above) Kyle Calaguas, along with fellow teammate Thomas Storbeck, earned medalist honors at Clear Lake’s home meet on Tuesday.

Spencer

The Lions had their best outing of the season while playing in a 12-team tournament Monday, April 10, at Spencer.  Clear Lake finished just one stroke behind Webster City, which posted a score of 310 to win the title.  Spencer was third with 315.

The Lions were paced by Kyle Calaguas, who finished in a three-way tie for third with a 75.  Thomas Storbeck shot a 76 and finished in a tie for sixth.  Alex Snelling completed his round in a three way tie for eighth place with a 77.  Jackson Hamlin and Tate Storbeck each fired 83s for the Lions.  Evan Krause came in with an 87.

“Kyle and Thomas really lead our team today.  Both of them were near par golf almost all day,” said Coach Eric Perry.  “Thomas hit the ball in the fairway, while Kyle was scrambling well with his irons.  This is the team we need.  A lot of pressure, but we need Kyle and Thomas to do this every time.  Alex played his best golf of the year today.  I enjoyed watching him have fun.  Our whole team shows brilliance at times.”

CL 148, C-G 169, Humboldt 179

The Lions rolled to victories over North Central Conference foes Clarion-Goldfield and Humboldt in a triangular played Tuesday, April 18, at Veteran’s Memorial Golf Course.

Kyle Calaguas and Thomas Storbeck earned medalist honors with a 35 and 36 respectively.  Evan Krause fired a 37 and Tate Storbeck had a 40 to round out the team total.  Jackson Hamlin was next with a 41 and Alex Snelling had a 42.

As great as the varsity win was, the junior varsity performance was what Coach Eric Perry wanted to talk about.

“I really want to praise the JV.  Ryan Leisure shot a 35.  Here is a standout Division I wrestler, going out for golf his senior year for the first time. We need more student athletes swallowing their pride and participating in  JV competition.  Ryan could make most varsity golf lineups in the state. Very few students will step up to that challenge.  I’m very proud of Ryan, this will make him a better competitor as he moves forward.”

Tyler Eaton was also stellar in the JV meet,

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shooting a 37.

“Tyler will make a great addition to our program.  He is only a freshman. Watch for his name in the future,” said Perry.

Another freshman, Jack Barragy, carded a 43.  Tre Geitzenauer came in with a 44.  Carter Backhaus and Ryan Emerson finished with a 46 and 47.

“Our JV beat both varsity teams easily.  I’m not sure, but its been a long time since I’ve seen a JV shoot that well.

I’m excited to watch the JV compete,” added Perry.

CL 150, WC 158, St. Ed’s 169

The Lions defeated two more NCC teams Thursday, April 20, in Fort Dodge.  The Lions were eight strokes betters than Webster City, 150-158.  St. Ed’s checked in with a score of 169.

Clear Lake’s Thomas Storbeck shared medalist honors with Charlie Doyle, from St. Ed’s.  Both had 35s.

Tate Storbeck was next for the Lions with a 37,  Kyle Calaguas and Jackson Hamlin each had rounds of 39.  Alex Snelling and Evan Krause finished with a 41 and 43 respectively.

Clear Lake’s JV also finished on top.  The Lions scored 171, compared to 206 for Webster City and 268 for St. Ed’s.  Tre Geitzenauer led the team with a 38.  Carter Backhaus and Tyler Eaton each shot 43s and Brayden Emerson had a 47.  Tyler Eaton finished with a 48.

Ridges of Sand Creek

The Lions finished as runner-up at the Ridges of Sand Creek in Minnesota Friday and Saturday.  The two-day tournament was the host site of the Class 2A Minnesota State Tournament.  Jordan served as the host school.

Detroit Lakes earned the team title with a 632.  Lake City was second with 637, edging Clear Lake with 639.

Kyle Calaguas was the top finisher for the Lions.  He shot a 75-79 154, good for fifth in the individual standings.   Thomas Storbeck finished in a five-way tie for seventh at 159.

Evan Krause shot 163, followed by Alex Snelling 167, Tate Storbeck with 168 and  Jackson Hamlin with 169.

Overall, the Lions are 36-6 and 4-0 in the North Central Conference.

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