Highland girls win SEISC golf title

FORT MADISON — The 2024 Southeast Iowa Super Conference girls golf meet came right down to just a couple of strokes, as Highland and New London battled to the bitter end for a league title.

In the end, it was Highland that had cause to Celebrate. The Huskies shot a 380 to nip the Tigers by just two strokes.

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“ "It was exciting to see these girls compete,” Highland head coach Travis Riggan told the Hawkeye. “It wasn't our best day, but we were able to put up some good rounds.”

The Huskies were led by Adisyn Prottsman, who shot a 91 to tie for third place overall. Danika Kraus finished in the Top-5 as well, taking fifth place with a 92.

The Huskies had four golfers finish in the Top-10. Kelsi Cerny shot a 97 to take eighth place and Emersyn Schultz rounded out the scorers with a 100.

Adeline Krotz finished 14th, shooting 105. Haley Sands was seven strokes behind her, with a 112.

“Each one of these girls performed very well today,” Riggan said. “This was our first real competition that we've had, going with New London, Louisa-Muscatine, Mediapolis.”

New London’s Taylor Phillips gave the Tigers a fighting chance for the team gold by shooting an incredible 76 to win the individual championship.

Phillips won the meet by seven strokes, beating out second-place Olivia Hines of Mediapolis. She was 15 strokes ahead of third-place Prottsman.

Tied with Prottsman at 91 was Sophie Malott, the second Tigers on the scoreboard. Phillips and Malott were the only two New London golfers to finish in the Top-10.

Emma Busby finished 15th for the Tigers, shooting a 106. Stevey Wintermeyer was the fourth scorer, at 109. Katelyn Allen shot 110, and Sidney Kracht ended at 112.

Van Buren County took fourth as a team. The Warriors were led by Sophia Jirak, who took 11th place overall with an even 100.

Tessa Sayer shot 107 for the Warriors. Keely Duncan finished at 115, and Isabel Snead shot 133.

Columbus shot 467 to finish fifth place as a team. The Wildcats didn’t have anyone in the Top-10, but Hailey Wellington shot 105 for 13th.

Kinlee Brown finished two strokes behind Wellington, with a 107. Madeleine Howell shot 124. Aracely Garza finished at 131. Jocelyn Hernandez ended at 143, and Madelyn Payne shot 145.

Winfield-Mount Union shot 535 for ninth. Lily Freeman led the Wolves with a 110. Afton Wilkerson shot a 129. Ella Kann finished at 134, and Brynn Pogmore shot 162.

Hillcrest Academy finished 11th, with a 573. Claire Withrow led the way with a 126. Ava Miller shot 142. Izzy Frederick ended at 151. Brynna O’Rouke scored 154. Maria Portillo shot 160, and Natalie Megnathan finished at 162.

WACO shot 593 for 12th place. Morgan Meyer led the Warriors with a 121. Shanae Riley shot 154. Taryn Elston finished at 157. Madison Miller shot 161, and Gracie Cardenas finished at 180.

TEAM SCORES

1. Highland 380

2. New London 382

3. Louisa-Muscatine 398

4. Van Buren County 455

5. Columbus 467

6. Holy Trinity Catholic 474

7. Wapello 479

8. Mediapolis 493

9. Winfield-Mount Union 535

9. Central Lee 535

11. Hillcrest Academy 573

12. WACO 593

13. Lone Tree 633