Women’s Golf
Last week, the Women’s Golf team traveled to Council Bluffs, Iowa, to compete in the two-day Bent Tree Intercollegiate Tournament, where they placed second with a total score of 639.
Tied for third was freshman Connie Jarm, who finished with a score of 154. Junior Kaitlyn Dumler and freshman Tia Phaisan tied for 10th with a score of 161. Placing 12th with a score of 163 was freshman Laila Saunders.
Next, the Women’s Golf team will travel to Cairo, Nebraska, on April 28-29 to compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) Championships.
–Eliyah Lara-Johnson
Men’s Golf
Last week, the Men’s Golf team traveled to Beatrice, Nebraska, to compete in the two-day Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) Championship. They finished in sixth place with a score of 905.
Leading the way was sophomore Joshua Wassmer, who tied for ninth with a score of 220. Finishing in 17th was junior Cam Binder, who scored a 225. Tied for 27th with a score of 232 was freshman Toby Knevett.
Next, the Men’s Golf Team will travel to Silvis, Illinois, from May 20 to 23 to compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Championship.
–Eliyah Lara-Johnson
Softball
On April 23, the Softball team traveled to Yankton, South Dakota, to take on Mount Marty University in a double-header, where they walked away with a double win 7-2 and 7-1.
In game one, senior Grace Dowding had two runs, two hits and two RBIs alongside sophomore Jeryn Allen, who was 1-for-3 with two runs scored. Junior Faith Molina (1-0) pitched five innings and struck out four in the win.
In game two, Dowding was 2-for-3 with two runs scored, with Molina and freshman Addison Parson each getting two hits. Freshman Bri True (1-0) picked up the win.
Over the weekend, the team traveled to Hastings, Nebraska, to take on Hastings College in another double-header, where they lost both games 1-3 and 5-8.
In game one, the only run and hit was by freshman Milannie Gonzalez. In their second game and their final game of the season, Dowding, senior Anna Prauner and True all got a hit and scored a run.
The Softball team ended its season with an overall record of 18-24 and a conference record of 10-12.
–Eliyah Lara-Johnson
Men’s Tennis
On April 24, the Men’s Tennis team lost its last game of the season against Concordia University in the first round of the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) tournament by a score of 4-0. The Tigers ended the season with an overall record of 6-14 (5-6 at home and 1-7 away) and 1-5 in the regular conference. When one team secures the four points needed to win, the match is over, the remaining players stop and the game is concluded.
In doubles play, at No. 1, senior Jose Purizaca and junior Diego Infante lost 4-6. In the No. 2 match, sophomore Elliot Dasell and senior Andre Hartman lost 4-5. Finally, in the No. 3 match, sophomore Julio Avila and freshman Christian Jensen lost 3-6.
In singles No. 1, Purizaca ended 3-4, and at No. 2, Infante lost 0-6, 1-6. No. 3 singles, Hartman ended 4-6. At No. 4, Dassel ended 0-6, 0-1. In singles No. 5, Avila lost 0-6, 0-6. Finally, in singles No. 6, freshman Tanner Adams lost 1-6, 0-6.
While the men’s tennis Tigers may not have had the season they hoped for, finishing with a 6-14 record and an early exit from the GPAC tournament, the team showed moments of fight and determination. This year’s challenges will only fuel their growth as they work to come back stronger and more prepared next season. With continued effort and experience, the Tigers are set to build a brighter future.
–Luis Rejano Candau
