Wolverines fourth at Boys Golf Sectional, Paulsen advances


Boyden-Hull swept the medals and decisively won the Boys Class 1A Sectional Meet at Otter Valley Golf & Country Club in George on Wednesday, May 8. Boyden-Hull as well as runner-up Gehlen Catholic advanced to the 1A District Tournament, which will be held on Monday, May 13, at Willow Creek Golf Course in Le Mars.
Junior Derek Paulsen from South O’Brien was the top overall individual player from a non-qualifying team, so he also advanced and will play in the District Meet on Monday. Paulsen placed 9th with an 82 (43, 39). Derek stayed dialed in and reaped the reward for managing his play and the course. The other individual to advance was HLP’s Wyatt Wittrock with an 84.
The Wolverines faced some of the best players in Northwest Iowa today, particularly from the BH team. BH won the tournament by 31 strokes with players up and down the lineup shooting in the 30s. The experience the Wolverines gained today will be valuable next year. Juniors Carter Halverson and Jace Kleinwolterink and sophomore Alex Griebel all played well for the Wolverines carding several pars. Senior Aaron Funkhouser eagled hole 2 but faced some challenges on a few other holes today. Senior David Bottjen, struggled with the OB on one hole, but he has provided some great leadership this season for the Wolverines.

Team Scores
Boyden-Hull 300, Gehlen Catholic 331, Harris-Lake Park 347, South O’Brien 354, George-Little Rock 367, Trinity Christian 386, HMS 406.
*=District Qualifier
Individual District Qualifiers
Derek Paulsen, South O’Brien, 82; Wyatt Wittrock, Harris-Lake Park, 84.
SO’ Scores: Derek Paulsen 43-39 – 82, Carter Halverson 44-44 – 88, Alex Griebel 42-48 – 90, Jace Kleinwolterink 48-46 – 94, Aaron Funkhouser 54-46 – 100, David Bottjen 48-53 – 101.