Lake Ripley Country Club, August 20, 2025
News Summary
The girls golf mini meet at Lake Ripley Country Club produced excitement with surprising performances and room for growth. Lakeside Lutheran and Cambridge faced mixed results, with Lakeside finishing fifth and Cambridge eighth. Edgerton claimed the team title with an outstanding performance from freshman Kennedy Kern, who earned individual medalist honors. Both teams are expected to improve as the season progresses, with key players to watch for future tournaments.
Cambridge — Mini Meet Shakes Up Early Girls Golf Season at Lake Ripley
Quick take: surprises, steady performances, and room to grow
The early-season buzz was loud at Lake Ripley Country Club on Tuesday, August 19, where a compact girls golf mini meet delivered plenty of action. The tournament stacked teams close together, produced a runaway individual winner and handed Lakeside Lutheran and Cambridge mixed results to build on.
How Lakeside Lutheran fared — gritty and promising
Lakeside Lutheran finished in fifth place with a team total of 231. For a squad that returns only one player from last year, that’s the kind of baseline performance that can turn into momentum. Sophomore Bella Roman led the way individually for Lakeside with a tidy 49, good enough for eighth place among the field. The supporting scores were a blend of steady and developing rounds: Annaliese Bergum posted a 56, Jeru Canales shot 62 and Nikki Powers carded a 64.
From a coaching perspective, Lakeside’s approach looked more about attitude and process than raw firepower, which matters in the long season. With Roman as the lone veteran presence, the team’s younger players got valuable tournament reps — and the coach is clearly banking on steady improvement as they learn course management and scoring consistency.
Cambridge’s day — solid but short of the podium
Cambridge ended the day in eighth place with a team total of 237. The top four scorers were tightly grouped: Josie Punsel and Annilee Legge each shot 58, Marissa Schneider added a 60 and Sophia Nelson carded a 61. Those numbers show that Cambridge has multiple players who can post competitive rounds; the challenge will be tightening up a few strokes so the team total moves upward in future meets.
The big story — Edgerton’s runaway and a standout freshman
Team-wise, Edgerton ran away with the title, finishing at 180. The standout moment came from freshman Kennedy Kern, who blasted a 42 to take the individual medalist honors. That kind of low round at an early meet is a statement — and it helps explain why Edgerton sat well clear of the field.
Beloit Turner followed as a distant second at 198, 18 strokes behind Edgerton. Other team totals filled out the leaderboard with Evanville at 207, East Troy at 214, Jefferson and Clinton both at 232, Lakeside Lutheran 231, and Delavan-Darien at 309. Those scores underline that the course presented a meaningful test but also left room for teams to tighten up strategy and swing under pressure.
What this means for the season
For golf nuts, meet results like this give plenty to chew on. Lakeside Lutheran showed it can post mid-230s with a mostly new lineup — and having a sophomore leader like Bella Roman is a huge plus. Cambridge displayed depth with multiple sub-62 rounds, but a handful of missed opportunities kept them off the podium.
Expect both teams to treat this mini meet as a reality check: iron out short-game mistakes, sharpen course management and get comfortable under tournament stress. Edgerton’s low team score and Kern’s 42 are reminders of how explosive a single great round can be, especially from an underclassman who may be a future season-defining player.
Takeaway for fans and players
If you like watching underdogs grow and young golfers make their mark, this meet had it all. Teams with returning players will likely see immediate gains, and squads rebuilding around one or two anchors will need to lean into training and match experience. Keep an eye on Bella Roman for Lakeside and the tight grouping from Cambridge — both are positioned to climb the leaderboard as the season unfolds.
FAQ
When and where was the mini meet held?
It took place on Tuesday, August 19 at Lake Ripley Country Club.
How did Lakeside Lutheran perform?
Lakeside Lutheran finished fifth with a team score of 231. Key individual scores included Bella Roman (49), Annaliese Bergum (56), Jeru Canales (62) and Nikki Powers (64).
How did Cambridge perform?
Cambridge finished eighth with a team score of 237. Top scorers were Josie Punsel (58), Annilee Legge (58), Marissa Schneider (60) and Sophia Nelson (61).
Who won the team title and the individual medal?
Edgerton won the team title with 180, and freshman Kennedy Kern claimed individual medalist honors with a 42.
What were other notable team scores?
Beloit Turner shot 198, Evanville 207, East Troy 214, Jefferson 232, Clinton 232 and Delavan-Darien 309.
Meet Snapshot — Quick Reference Table
| Team | Team Score | Place | Top Individual(s) & Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgerton | 180 | 1st | Kennedy Kern — 42 |
| Beloit Turner | 198 | 2nd | — |
| Evanville | 207 | 3rd | — |
| East Troy | 214 | 4th | — |
| Lakeside Lutheran | 231 | 5th | Bella Roman — 49 (8th indy) |
| Jefferson | 232 | T-6th | — |
| Clinton | 232 | T-6th | — |
| Cambridge | 237 | 8th | Josie Punsel — 58; Annilee Legge — 58 |
| Delavan-Darien | 309 | 9th | — |
Final note: early-season mini meets like this are as much about measuring progress as they are about trophies. Expect lineups, strategies and numbers to shift as coaches and players learn what works on courses like Lake Ripley. For fans who love raw competition and rising stars, the rest of the season promises plenty more drama.
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Additional Resources
- HNG News – Lakeside Fifth, Cambridge Eighth at First RVC Mini Meet
- Daily Union – Lakeside Fifth, Jefferson Sixth, Cambridge Eighth
- BBC Sport – Girls Golf Coverage
- Isanti-Chisago County Star – Spring Sports Showcase
- Gazette Extra – Edgerton and Evansville at RVC Meet
- Wikipedia: Golf
- Google Search: Girls Golf Results
- Google Scholar: Girls Golf
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Golf
- Google News: Girls Golf Season
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