Cedar golf team claims O’Neill title

O’NEILL — Cedar Catholic put it all together Thursday to claim top honors in the always-tough O’Neill Invitational.

The local golfers not only had to battle a tough field of competitors, but they also had to contend with the weather.

Cedar fired a 353 on the day to easily outdistance runner-up Ord, which turned in a 363.

Riley Kuehn continued his mastery of the local courses, firing a 78 to earn medalist honors. Mack Kuehn also finished in the Top 10, carding an 89 on the day.

Top 10

1. Riley Kuehn, Cedar Catholic, 78; 2. Kelen Meyer, Ord, 82; 3. Ryan O’Kief, Valentine, 84; 4; Garrett Belitz, Neligh-Oakdale, 86; 5. Cameron Adkinson,West Holt, 87; 6. Riley Dinslage, O’Neill, 88; 7. Brodi Darnell, Ord, 89; 8. Reece Morten, Hartington-Newcastle, 89; 9. Karter Ott, O’Neill, 89; 10. Mack Kuehn, Cedar Catholic, 89.

Team Scores

1. Cedar Catholic, 353; 2. Ord, 363; 3. O’Neill, 375; 4. West Holt, 378; 5. Neligh-Oakdale, 383; 6. Valentine, 402; 7. Hartington-Newcastle, 406; 8. Pierce, 412; 9. O’Neill JV, 414; 10; Ainsworth, 468; 11; Elkhorn Valley, 536; 12. CWC, NTS; 13. North Central, NTS, 14. O’Neill, White, NTS.

Cedar Catholic finishers

1. Riley Kuehn, Cedar Catholic, 78; 10. Mack Kuehn, Cedar Catholic, 89; 11. Carsen Becker, 90; 17. Cazden Christensen, 96; 21. Kurtis Kathol, 99.

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