, September 16, 2025
News Summary
Bella Roman of Lakeside Lutheran showcased her golfing skills by achieving top-five finishes at two mini meets held at Prairie Woods Golf Course and Alpine Valley Resort. In Avalon, she shot a 45, helping her team secure the sixth spot. Just a day later, she followed up with a 48 at Alpine Valley, contributing to another competitive performance, although the team faced challenges with their putting. This performance highlights the emerging talent within the team and sets expectations for upcoming competitions.
Avalon — Lakeside Lutheran’s Bella Roman Fires Strong Rounds at Two Mini Meets
The girls golf circuit served up drama and steady play as teams met at two midweek mini meets, and Bella Roman of Lakeside Lutheran emerged as the steady hand for her squad. At Prairie Woods Golf Course in Avalon, Roman tied for fifth after a tidy opening-round 45, helping Lakeside to a sixth-place team finish. Less than 24 hours later at Alpine Valley Resort, she backed it up with a 48 and another top-five finish.
Big picture from the Avalon meet
The first mini meet at Prairie Woods delivered low scores and a fast leaderboard. A freshman star from Edgerton stole the show by shooting a sizzling 40 to earn medalist honors, finishing three strokes clear of the chasing pack. Team-wise, Edgerton put together a dominant performance with a team total of 173, well ahead of the field.
Lakeside Lutheran put together a solid group effort for 216, finishing sixth overall. Along with Roman’s 45, senior contributors included Annaliese Bergum (54), Mya Duddeck (58) and Nicole Powers (59). Those scores added up to a respectable team showing but left room for tiny improvements — especially on the greens.
Who else turned heads at Prairie Woods?
- Edgerton — team 173 (medalist: freshman Kennedy Kern, 40)
- Turner — team 205
- Jefferson — team 207
- Clinton — team 209
- East Troy — team 212
- Evansville — team 226
- Delavan-Darien — team 301
Cambridge High School managed an eighth-place finish with a team score of 233. Leading the Cambridge charge was senior Marissa Schneider (53), backed by sophomore Sophia Nelson (56).
Alpine Valley — the next-day rematch
The very next day the teams reconvened at Alpine Valley Resort for another RVC mini meet. Once again, Bella Roman stood out for Lakeside, shooting a 48 and finishing fifth. The team total that day was 231, a slight uptick from their Prairie Woods number but still competitive among RVC squads.
The Lakeside lineup in that second outing included senior Jeru Canales (58), senior Annaliese Bergum (62) and junior Marley Hill (63). The team showed flashes of strong play across the front nine and middle holes but left points on the table down the stretch, struggling over the final three holes when opportunity was most ripe.
Edgerton continued its hot form at Alpine Valley. A junior from Edgerton shot a crisp 42 to claim medalist honors that day, and Edgerton’s team total was a strong 178.
Final team standings from the Alpine Valley meet
- Edgerton — team 178 (medalist: junior Claudia Jenny, 42)
- Turner — team 224
- East Troy — team 225
- Clinton — team 226
- Jefferson — team 230
- Lakeside Lutheran — team 231
- Evansville — team 238
- Cambridge — team 256
- Delavan-Darien — team 302
Coach notes and what it means for Lakeside
From a coaching standpoint, the message was clear: the team is there in the mix, but the short game — especially putting — needs to tighten up to convert chances into low scores. A few three-hole lapses in pressure moments cost the group a couple of spots in the standings at Alpine Valley. With that fixed, Lakeside could push farther up the leaderboard in the next outings.
What golf fans should watch next
Keep an eye on the Edgerton crew; their depth and low scoring have been consistent across both mini meets. Also watch Lakeside’s sophomore Bella Roman; back-to-back top-five finishes in consecutive mini meets suggest she’s forming a reliable scoring presence under tournament pressure. If Lakeside sharpens its putting, the team could be a sleeper threat in bigger conference events.
FAQ
Who led Lakeside Lutheran at the Rock Valley mini meet in Avalon?
Sophomore Bella Roman led Lakeside, tying for fifth with a round of 45 at Prairie Woods Golf Course.
How did Lakeside perform overall at the two mini meets?
Lakeside finished sixth with a team score of 216 at the Prairie Woods meet and recorded a 231 team score at the Alpine Valley meet the following day.
Who took medalist honors at each event?
At Prairie Woods, Edgerton freshman Kennedy Kern won medalist honors with a 40. At Alpine Valley, Edgerton junior Claudia Jenny shot 42 to claim medalist honors.
What were the key areas for improvement noted after the meets?
Coaching notes pointed to the short game and putting as areas where Lakeside could immediately improve; late-hole struggles especially on the final three holes were highlighted at Alpine Valley.
Quick Reference Table — Scores & Standouts
| Meet / Course | Top Team | Top Individual (Medalist) | Lakeside Team Score | Lakeside Top Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Woods (Avalon) | Edgerton (173) | Kennedy Kern (40) | 216 (6th) | Bella Roman — 45 |
| Alpine Valley Resort (RVC mini meet) | Edgerton (178) | Claudia Jenny (42) | 231 (6th) | Bella Roman — 48 |
For golf fans tracking rising stars and conference momentum, keep a close watch on Edgerton’s low scoring and Lakeside’s sophomore spark. The season is young and a few tweaks on the greens could flip leaderboards fast.
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