Wildcat boys down Lions, Lynx in key golf matchup


Humboldt's Cade Birdsell shot a 34 to lead the Wildcats past Clear Lake and Webster City in North Central Conference golf in Humboldt on April 21. Independent photo.

Humboldt’s varsity boys’ golf team took a big step toward a North Central Conference title by turning back rivals Clear Lake and Webster City in a key league clash in Humboldt on April 21 at Humboldt Country Club.

The Wildcats, led by junior meet medalist Cade Birdsell’s two-under-par 34, totaled 147 strokes for top honors. Clear Lake had 154 total and Webster City 163.

Wildcat sophomore Dawson Sleiter was runner-up with a 36 and Carson Oleson was fifth overall with a 38. Cooper Theesfeld shot a 39 and was seventh. Ascher Gonder (41) and Andrew Nedved (44) round out Humboldt’s scoring.

Gavin Roske led Clear Lake with a 37. He was third. Coyce Bertran of Webster City was fourth overall with a 37 to lead the Lynx. Clear Lake had Kenny Fisher with a 38, Hudson Carney with a 39 and Luke Fuhrman with a 40. Syrus Willard of Webster City shot a 40.

Humboldt travels to Hampton on May 5. The conference tournament will be May 7 in Mason City.

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