May 16, 2024

Evans medalist for Creston

Panthers fall on senior night, 189-195

By LARRY PETERSON
Creston boys golf seniors honored with their parents Monday prior to the home meet against Red Oak are from left, Max Skellenger, son of Brett and the late Megan Skellenger; and Carson Rieck, son of Chad and Amy Rieck. They are shown with the photo of the late Sterling Sharp, son of the late Kevin and Amy Sharp, who was a classmate of this year's seniors and involved in youth golf.

Creston boys golf seniors honored with their parents Monday prior to the home meet against Red Oak are from left, Max Skellenger, son of Brett and the late Megan Skellenger; and Carson Rieck, son of Chad and Amy Rieck. They are shown with the photo of the late Sterling Sharp, son of the late Kevin and Amy Sharp, who was a classmate of this year's seniors and involved in youth golf. (Larry Peterson)

Creston’s Tristan Evans is a quick learner on the golf course.

In his rookie campaign of high school golf, the Panther junior was medalist in Monday’s home dual meet against Red Oak. Evans, along with Red Oak’s Tyler Beeson and Cyrus Mensen, each shot 46 on the par-36 Crestmoor Golf Club course. Evans won via the second handicap hole tiebreaker. Beeson was runner-up medalist.

Tristan Evans of Creston putts on the No. 5 green at Crestmoor Golf Club during Monday's dual against Red Oak. Evans was meet medalist with a round of 10-over par 46.

Tristan Evans of Creston putts on the No. 5 green at Crestmoor Golf Club during Monday's dual against Red Oak. Evans was meet medalist with a round of 10-over par 46. (Larry Peterson)

Red Oak won the dual meet, 189-195. Creston seniors Carson Rieck and Max Skellenger were honored prior to the meet with their parents, along with recognition of the late Sterling Sharp, a member of their class and junior golf teammate of the seniors as youths.

“On senior night we struggled being consistent,” Creston coach Steve Shantz said. “We would like to thank Max Skellenger and Carson Rieck for competing for us for four years. Tristan Evans was medalist for us and this is Tristan’s first year out. He has been improving all year.”

Creston senior Carson Rieck tees off on No. 1 at Crestmoor Golf Club to lead off Monday's dual meet against Red Oak.

Creston senior Carson Rieck tees off on No. 1 at Crestmoor Golf Club to lead off Monday's dual meet against Red Oak. (Larry Peterson)

Kaiser Smith shot the low score of 49 for the Creston JV that had a 209 team score. The Panthers are scheduled to compete in the Hawkeye Ten Tournament Thursday in Clarinda.

There was no girls meet Monday.

BOYS

Red Oak (189) — Tyler Beeson 46, Cyrus Mensen 46, Weston Couse 48, Hunter Jarrett 49, Brayton Adams 56, Carson Roeder 59.

Creston's Marshall Long chips onto the No. 3 green during Monday's dual meet against Red Oak. Long shot 47 for Creston's second-lowest score.

Creston's Marshall Long chips onto the No. 3 green during Monday's dual meet against Red Oak. Long shot 47 for Creston's second-lowest score. (Larry Peterson)

Creston (195) — Tristan Evans 46, Marshall Long 47, Garrick Clausen 51, Max Skellenger 51, Chasse Downing 53, Carson Rieck 55.

Medalist — Tristan Evans, Creston. Runner-up — Tyler Beeson, Red Oak, 46.

Creston JV (209) — Kaiser Smith 49, Gabe Blazek 50, Garrett Troutwine 52, Ethan Holliday 58, Timothy Bartlett 64.

Larry Peterson

LARRY PETERSON

Former senior feature writer at Creston News Advertiser and columnist. Previous positions include sports editor for many years and assistant editor. Also a middle school basketball coach in Creston.