Lakeside Lutheran and Neighbors Compete at Cougar Invite

Prairie Woods Golf Course, August 29, 2025

News Summary

The Cougar Invite hosted at Prairie Woods Golf Course showcased a dramatic golf day with Edgerton claiming victory and Lakeside Lutheran, Cambridge, and Jefferson all putting in gritty performances. Edgerton led the team standings with a score of 341, while Lakeside Lutheran secured sixth place with Bella Roman achieving a notable individual performance. Players faced challenges on the tricky front nine, marking it as a focus area for improvement in the future. Upcoming meets will see these teams continue their progress.

Clinton — Lakeside Lutheran and Neighbors Battle Through Wind and Troublesome Front Nine at Cougar Invite

Big leaderboard swings, gritty performances and one clear winner at Prairie Woods

The golf course at Prairie Woods Golf Course served up a mixed bag of golf on Wednesday, Aug. 27, and the scoreboard read like a mini-drama. Edgerton ran away with the team title, but the real stories came in the middle of the field as Lakeside Lutheran, Cambridge and Jefferson duked it out for pride and progress.

The final team placings were sharp and decisive. Edgerton took first with a tidy 341, followed by Turner at 391 and Clinton right behind at 410. By the time Lakeside Lutheran’s score was posted, they sat in a respectable sixth place with a team total of 427. Cambridge closed out the top eight at 440, while Jefferson finished ninth with 443. Delavan-Darien struggled to keep things together and recorded a 588.

Lakeside Lutheran: steady, scrappy and improving

Lakeside Lutheran’s scoring lineup featured a standout sophomore and a group that made visible progress in ball striking. Leading the group was sophomore Bella Roman, who shot a 94 and earned an individual top-10 showing, her second of the season. Teammates added useful totals — Jeru Canales with a 105, Nicole Powers posting a 109 and Mya Duddeck contributing a 119. Another player, Marley Hill, chipped in with noteworthy ball-striking gains though not among the top four scorers.

The team overall found the front nine especially tricky. Each Lakeside player logged significantly higher numbers on the front nine compared with the back nine, which flipped the round dynamics and made comeback moves tougher than expected. The coaching staff flagged the front side as the area for focus in the days ahead.

Cambridge and Jefferson: bright moments amid more work to do

Cambridge’s pack was paced by senior Marissa Schneider, who shot a solid 98. The rest of the Cambridge scorers included Annilee Legge at 106, Sophia Nelson at 114 and Josie Punsel at 122. Jefferson leaned on a freshman to set the tone: Miranda Bilau fired a 105 while teammates Alyce Schultz, Amelia Roehl and Zofia Raduege posted scores of 108, 109 and 121, respectively.

Top honors and takeaways

The medalist of the day was freshman Kenna Cooper from Edgerton, who carded an impressive 78. That low round helped push Edgerton’s team number well clear of the field and underlined how a standout individual score can anchor a team’s success.

Across Lakeside Lutheran, Cambridge and Jefferson there were sparks of improvement to build on. Lakeside specifically showed cleaner ball striking from multiple players and a sophomore stepping up repeatedly. The front nine woes will be a headline area to fix before the next meeting on the calendar.

What’s next

All three area programs — Lakeside Lutheran, Cambridge and Jefferson — are slated to compete in an RVC mini meet at Delbrook Golf Club in Delavan on Tuesday. Expect teams to focus on front nine strategy and tightening up ball contact to shave strokes off their next rounds.

Event Team Standings — Quick List

• Edgerton: 341 (Team winner)
• Turner: 391
• Clinton: 410
• Elkhorn: 415
• Evansville: 424
• Lakeside Lutheran: 427
• East Troy: 436
• Cambridge: 440
• Jefferson: 443
• Delavan-Darien: 588

At-a-Glance Score Table

Quick note for golf fans: watch for adjustments in course management and tee strategies at the RVC mini meet. Teams that fix front-nine trouble and keep the ball in play will be the ones moving up the leaderboard next week.

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Additional Resources

• HNG News: Lakeside Lutheran and Neighbors Battle Through Wind
• Daily Union: Girls Golf Results at Cougar Invite
• Chagrin Valley Conference: Top Returning Golfers
• Gazette Xtra: Edgerton and Evansville Golf Results
• WMTV15 News: Make-A-Wish Recipient Golf Event
• Wikipedia: Golf
• Google Search: Golf
• Google Scholar: Golf
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Golf
• Google News: Golf

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