Forsberg Fires 69, as Cardinals Build 34-Stroke Advantage in 6AA

SARTELL -- Nick Forsberg is the highest-ranked player, at No. 5, according to the MGA, in the Section 6AA Tournament this week at Blackberry Ridge GC. Michael Strain is next, at No. 11.

On Monday, Forsberg and Strain lived up -- or more accurately, played up -- to their rankings, as Forsberg shot a 3-under-par 69 and Strain a 72, which gave them the top two spots in the individual standings after one round, and it also helped Staples-Motley post a combined 291. That gives the Cardinals a 34-stroke advantage going into Tuesday's second -- and final -- round.

St. Cloud Cathedral and Melrose are tied for second at 325.

Blake Loxtrercamp of Melrose is one back of Strain with a 73, and Staples-Motley's Trent Hagenson is at 74 after Day 1.

The winning team advances to the state tournament (June 12-13 at Ridges @ Sand Creek), along with the low five individuals not on the winning team.  

BOYS HIGH SCHOOL GOLF

Section 6AA Tournament 

At Blackberry Ridge

Par 72

Sartell

First-round results

1. Staples-Motley               291

T2. Melrose                         325

 T2. St. Cloud Cathedral   325

T4. Becker                            329

T4. Pequot Lakes               329

6. Annandale                       336

T7. Albany                            337

T7. Rocori                             337

9. Zimmerman                     339

10. Little Falls                      351

11. Sauk Centre                 369

12. Foley                              374

13. Pierz                               375

14. Milaca                             382

15. Kimball-EVW                418

16. LPGE                             425

Individuals

1. Nick Forsberg, SM                  69

2. Michael Strain, SM                 72

3. Blake Loxtercamp, Melrose  73

4. Trent Hagenson, SM              74

5. Wes Dickhaus, Melrose         75

T6. Andrew Israelson, SM         76

T6. Garrett McCormick, SCC    76

8. Mitch Hagenson, SM             77