REBEL GOLFERS PLAY WELL IN FIRST TWO MEETS

March 26 Mountain Lake Dual

The Rebels competed in their first meet of the season this past Thursday at Mountain Lake Golf Club, facing off against the RRC Falcons and MLA Wolverines for a varsity triangular. The weather conditions were less than ideal, as golfers faced bitter temperatures and a steady chill while trying to shake off early-season rust. Despite the challenging elements, the Rebels showed resilience on the course and brought home some hardware to start the season on a high note.

For the boys, Kaden Landsman had a strong debut and led the Rebels with a 48. Landsman carded three pars on the day and finished in fifth place individually, setting a solid tone for the team. The rest of the varsity lineup followed closely behind, with Hunter Reese shooting a 50, Gary Plotz adding a 51, and Jett Veldhuisen rounding out the top four with a 55. The Wolverines swept the top individual honors, as Aidan Olson earned medalist honors with an impressive round of 44, while teammate Maxton Fast followed closely behind as runner- up with a 45. As a group, MCC’s boys demonstrated consistency and composure, especially given the tough playing conditions.

The competition was especially tight on the girls side. Nevaeh Ott of MLA earned medalist honors with a low score of 45. MCC was led by Lizzie Daniels and Rachael Huso, who both turned in impressive rounds of 47 to tie for second place individually alongside Reagan Pedersen of MLA. Daniels shared that she felt confident in her overall performance, while also noting that she plans to focus on improving consistency across all of her clubs as the season progresses. Natalie Einck contributed a 54 for the Rebels, and Emersyn Meyer completed the team scoring with a 66.

Several MCC players noted that the cold weather had an impact on both their physical performance and mental focus throughout the round. Even so, there was a shared sense of excitement and optimism about getting back on the course and competing again. Coaches also highlighted the team’s positive attitude and perseverance, emphasizing that early-season meets are an important opportunity to build confidence and identify areas for growth.

With a strong showing in their opening meet, the Rebels are off to a promising start this season. The team will look to build on this momentum as they continue to develop their skills, improve consistency, and compete with confidence and grit in the meets ahead.

MCC Boys Scores: Kaden Landsman (48) Hunter Reese (50) Gary Plotz (51) Jett Veldhuisen (55) Edwin Nepp (70) Boys Team Scores: MLA-C (182) MCC (204) RRC (219) MCC Girls Scores: Rachael Huso (47) Lizzie Daniels (47) Natalie Einck (54) Emersyn Meyer (66) Brielle Plotz (70) Hadley Harms (75) Girls Team Scores: MCC (214) MLA-C (218) RRC (incomplete) Monday, March 30 WWG/HLO/F Dual

It was a beautiful day for MCC’s varsity and junior varsity teams to face off in a dual meet against HLOF/WWG on Monday. With temperatures reaching a comfortable 70 degrees, the Rebels took full advantage of one of the nicest days of the early spring season, especially with the possibility of snowy weather looming later in the week. A slight breeze added a small challenge, but overall, conditions were ideal and spirits were high across the course.

MCC’s girls team delivered a strong performance, competing against an incomplete Coyote lineup. Rachael Huso led the way with a 46, earning individual medalist honors for the meet. Huso shared that she enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere of playing alongside her teammates and friends, which helped her stay positive and move past any difficult shots during her round. Close behind her was Natalie Einck, who secured second place with a solid 49. The Rebels’ team score was rounded out by Lizzie Daniels with a 51 and Elysia Korver with a 59, showcasing a balanced and consistent effort from the group. On the boys side, MCC faced a tough challenge and ultimately fell to HLOF/WWG. However, there were still standout performances for the Rebels. Kaden Landsman shot an impressive 45, tying for individual medalist honors with Neil Kuehl of HLOF/WWG. Landsman’s round included three pars and highlighted his strong start to the season. The rest of the team score was rounded out by Gary Plotz-54, Hunter Reese-56, and Jett Veldhuisen- 57, who each contributed valuable strokes as the team continues to build cohesion and consistency.

Both the varsity and junior varsity squads continue to show growth early in the season, gaining valuable experience with each meet. The Rebels will now have a longer break before returning to competition. The varsity team is set to travel to Fulda, where they will once again face HLOF/WWG and MLA, while the junior varsity team will head to Pipestone for their next outing. With momentum building and confidence growing, MCC looks to carry their strong play into the next stretch of the season.

Girls: Rachael Huso (46) Natalie Einck (49) Lizzie Daniels (51) Elysia Korver (59) Emersyn Meyer (63) Brielle Plotz (64) Girls Team: MCC (205) HLOF/WWG (incomplete) Boys: Kaden Landsman (45) Gary Plotz (54) Hunter Reese (56) Jett Veldhuisen (57) Keagan Wiekeraad (59) Edwin Nepp (71) Boys Team: HLOF/WWG (189) MCC (212)