South O’Brien went out of conference to open up the 2025 golf season. The Wolverines took both the boys and the girls duals against Sioux Central with the boys winning 191-201 and the girls 197-230. The action took place April 8 at Primghar Golf and Country Club.
The South O’Brien boys took the top three medals in the non-conference dual. “Our experienced golfers played well tonight,” observed Wolverine coach Kris Faust. “Senior Jace Kleinwolterink stepped up to lead the team, taking medalist honors with a 43. Senior Ryan Fuller and junior Alex Griebel both shot 45. Fuller took runner-up honors after a card playoff. All three bring valuable varsity experience into the season. They really showed up tonight ready to play competitively. I’m excited to watch them continue to grow into their leadership roles.”
Team Scores: South O’Brien 191, Sioux Central 201.
Medalist: Jace Kleinwolterink (SO’) 43, Runner up: Ryan Fuller (SO’) 45 (won a card playoff), 3rd: Alex Griebel (SO’) 45, 4th: Carter Smith (SC) 47.
Other SO’ Varsity Scores: Hunter Lange, 58, 9th; Nathan Harms, 59, 10th (tie); Reese Lundquist, 59, 11th.
The South O’Brien girls swept the medals in picking up the win over the Rebels. The team was led by freshman Cassidy Horstmann with a 45. “She will be a golfer to watch closely this season,” noted Faust. The runner-up medal went to junior Lindsey Einck with a 46. ‘Lindsey is the only experienced golfer on the team, and her leadership will be an asset for our young team this year,” said her coach. Freshmen Alli Griebel (50) and Anna Griebel (56) took the third and fourth place medals to seal the deal for the Wolverines. “It was an impressive first night for our team,” remarked Faust. “It’s exciting to have two of our girls in the 40s at the start of the season. It’s also exciting to have three freshmen on the leaderboard. I am proud of their poise and competitiveness.”
Team Scores: South O’Brien 197, Sioux Central 230.
(Meet honors all from SO’) Medalist: Cassidy Horstmann 45, Runner-up: Lindsey Einck 46, 3rd: Alli Griebel 50, 4th: Anna Griebel 56.
Other SO’ scores: Addi Triplett, 71, 11th; Addi Odenbrett, 75, 12th.