Humboldt boys finish 2nd in NCC golf by one stroke
Humboldt's Jayden Gargano was runner-up medalist for the Wildcats in the conference meet in Fort Dodge on May 9. Independent photo.
Humboldt head boys’ golf coach Scott Birdsell praised his team’s effort after placing runner-up by just one stroke in the North Central Conference tournament on Monday, May 9 at Fort Dodge Country Club.
The Wildcats finished with 338 strokes, one behind first-place Clear Lake at 337. Clarion-Goldfield Dows also had a 338 to place third via the tie-breaker.
Jayden Gargano earned runner-up medalist honors with an 80 to pace the Wildcats. Jacob Moore of Clarion-Goldfield-Dows was individual medalist with a 78.
Carson Sleiter tied with two other players at 81 and ended up fourth. Humboldt also got an 87 from Ty Gargano, 90 from Carson Arndt, 92 from Parker Sleiter and 96 from Hayden Holm.
The Wildcats will play in a Class 3A Sectional at Orange City on May 11. District play is May 16 at Spencer.
See full story in the Humboldt Independent.
