Baxter, Nygaard to represent TF at state golf

The Thompson Falls and Plains golf teams took to the road to take on the divisional tournament at the Old Works course in Anaconda on Tuesday. Only two golfers will be headed to state, Hawks Aubrey Baxter, and Solveig Nygaard.

For Thompson, Theo Nygaard shot a 99, finding five pars on the day.

"Theo was a solid golfer this season. He plans to be a pilot someday. I can see Theo playing many courses through his travels. He was bitten by the golf bug, and has the fever," said coach Doree Thilmony.

Cael Thilmony shot a 100 finding 10 fairways, three greens in regulation and 45 putts. Braxton Dorscher earned a 111, finding 11 fairways and two greens in regulation and had 45 putts. Blake Shusterman shot a 124, finding four fairways and ending with 39 putts, and Chase Helvey shot a 139.

"Chase had trouble finding the fairway and if you are not in the fairway in Old Works, it can lead to difficult shots. I see Chase working on his game this summer and coming back stronger." coach Thilmony stated.

For the women Aubrey Baxter took seventh place with her 102 score, she had three pars, one greens in regulation, 14 fairways and 46 putts.

"This will be Aubrey's second time seeing Marias Valley Golf Course for state. She competed last year as an eighth grader on the Lady Blue Hawk Golf Team that placed 4th. She is excited to go back and I see her dropping some strokes from last season," coach Thilmony said.

Solveig Nygaard placed 11th for the Hawks shooting a 109, finding 11 fairways for the first year golfer. Sophia Chou scored a 116, and Olivia Naccarini scored a 149.

For Plains Brandt Snead shot a 106, Drew Carey with 108, and Wyatt Butcher with 133. For the women Eleanor Bebb earned a 161, Macey Malmend a 168, and Madi Peele a 188.

"Other than our two senior boys, our team was a group of very inexperienced golfers and the conditions in Anaconda were pretty tough on Tuesday. With that being said, the kids made the season very enjoyable from a coaching perspective. We made progress in scores each week and we are looking forward to next year's season. Hopefully, we will gain a few more golfers and everyone plays as much golf as possible between now and then," said Plains coach Lisa Brown.