Heritage Links Boys Claim MGA Jr. Team Championship; Filipiak, Olson and Rogers Cruise to Girls' Title

August 2, 2016 | 1 min.


  GLENWOOD, Minn. – With a six-stroke lead entering the final round of the 56th Minnesota Golf Association Junior Team Championship at Minnewaska Golf Club, the foursome from Heritage Links carded a final-round team score of 232 Tuesday to edge Detroit Country Club by one stroke to capture its second title in three years.

Noah Rasinski led the way for the second consecutive round Tuesday, shooting a 71 during the final round after posting a 2-under par to open the championship Monday, the two lowest rounds of the championship.

Tanner Sperling carded an 80 during the final round, while Matt Mills’ round of 81 helped to lift Heritage Links to the victory.

Ben Unruh opened the tournament with a 3-over par 75 Monday before shooting even par 72 during the final round Tuesday to help put the foursome from Detroit Country Club in contention. Wyatt Blomseth added a 75 Tuesday, while Aaron Schnathorst posted an 8-over par 80.

GIRLS’ DIVISION
Opening with a team score of 160 to lead the field by seven shots Monday, Alexa Filipiak, Ally Rogers and Erica Olson widened their margin during the final day to shoot a 162 at Minnewaska Golf Club, cruising to a 10-shot victory.

Filipiak, of Elk River Golf Club, led the way for the second straight round Tuesday, shooting 8-over par 80 to lead her squad. Rogers contributed an 82, while Olson shot an 87 during the final round.

Amelia and Alayna Simonds, both of the Minikahda Club, paired with Claudia and Cayla Kim, of Oak Marsh Golf Club, finished the final round with a team score of 165 Tuesday to earn a second-place finish, 10 strokes back.

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