Van Buren boys? golf wins opener

The Van Buren boys? golf team opened up its season with a home victory Monday at the Riverview Country Club over Lone Tree.

The Warriors scored a 182, while Lone Tree shot a 213.

Austin Bartholomew led the Warriors by shooting a 41 on the nine hole, par-36 course. Bartholomew birdied hole No. 3, which is a par-5 hole.

Three of his teammates also shot in the 40s. Noah Witten shot a 44, Robby Laughlin shot a 48 and Brandon Plecker shot a 49. Braxton Bainbridge (51) and Mitch Garrels (55) rounded out the starting lineup for the Warriors.

The JV squad didn?t earn a win, but a couple of players earned high scores. Tyler Overstreet shot a 48 and Colton Gates shot a 50. Behind them were Tyson Sprouse with a 52 and Robert Barker with a 58.

Van Buren girls fall to Lone tree

The Van Buren girls? golf team fell to Lone Tree to open up the season Monday at Riverview Country Club in Keosauqua.

The Warriors were outscored 233-255. Lydia Heald was the leading scorer on the course with a 54. Heald shot par on holes three and seven, which are both par-5 holes.

Taylor Murguia shot a 70 and Bethany Millard shot a 73.

The Van Buren girls and boys teams will host West Burlington Notre Dame Thursday.