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Wildcat golf finishes runner-up at Ottawa

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Louisburg’s (from left) Sam Frederick, Derek Frederick, Josh Holtzen, Garrison Bloustine and Matt Stohs finished second at the Cyclone Invitational on May 5.

OTTAWA — After a tough couple of weeks, the Louisburg golf team put together its best showing of the season on May 5 at the Cyclone Invitational.


The Wildcats shot its best team score of the season at the Great Life and Fitness course in Ottawa as they recorded a 319 to finish runner-up in the 9-team tournament.

On top of that, junior Matt Stohs and senior Sam Frederick each earned individual medals as they finished in the top 10. All five Wildcats golfers shot under 90 for the first time this season. 

“It was good to see them all shoot so well,” Louisburg coach Brian Burns said. “They all played to their potential and didn’t give up or get discouraged.”

Stohs had his best round of the season as he carded a 76 to finish fifth overall. Frederick was right behind  him with a 78 and medaled sixth.

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Junior Derek Frederick just missed a medal as he finished in a tie for 10th win an 80, but lost out on the tiebreaker.

Senior Josh Holtzen carded an 85, which was good for a tie for 17th. Senior Garrison Bloustine finished with an 88 and took 24th.

Ottawa won the team title with a 311, while Paola’s Stratton Draper captured the individual crown with a 70.

Louisburg is back in action on May 13 as the Wildcats travel to the Anderson County Invitational at Garnett Country Club. Tee time is set for 1 p.m.