Lakeside Lutheran Shines at Rock Valley Conference Tournament

, September 26, 2025

News Summary

The girls golf team from Lakeside Lutheran secured a strong third place finish at the Rock Valley Conference Tournament held at Riverside Golf Course. With a total team score of 402, Lakeside demonstrated resilience and teamwork, highlighted by Bella Roman’s impressive individual performance, finishing fourth overall. Senior teammates contributed significantly, showcasing the team’s growth and potential as they head into regionals. The upcoming competition promises to be intense as Lakeside seeks to build on this performance and continue their journey in the postseason.

Janesville — Lakeside Lutheran makes a statement at Rock Valley Conference

The girls golf season delivered drama, grit, and a few surprise performances at the Rock Valley Conference Tournament on September 24 at Riverside Golf Course in Janesville. In a day where steady play mattered more than flash, Lakeside Lutheran carved out a strong finish and left plenty of optimism for the weeks ahead.

Team results that mattered

Lakeside Lutheran’s team finished third in the tournament with a total score of 402. It was a solid team effort, anchored by some steady rounds from both underclassmen and seniors. The leaderboard showed a clear winner, but Lakeside’s finish kept them in the mix heading into regionals.

Standout individual play

Lakeside Lutheran’s Bella Roman finished fourth individually, contributing to the team’s overall score. A sophomore at the helm of Lakeside’s charge, Bella Roman shot an 87 during the tournament — a number that helped anchor Lakeside’s team total and hinted at even brighter performances ahead as she grows into her game.

Senior contributions and team progression

Seniors chipped in crucial rounds for Lakeside: Annaliese Bergum posted a 99, Jeru Canales fired a 100, and Nikki Powers recorded a 116. The coach credited focused practice work on short game elements — putting and chipping — for the improved performance, noting that the seniors showed steady improvement as the season progressed.

Cambridge and the rest of the field

Cambridge finished seventh in the tournament with a team score of 443. Their day included notable individual efforts from Marissa Schneider (100), Josie Punsel (112), Annilee Legge (114), and Sophia Nelson (117). Cambridge battled a tough course and posted a score that keeps them chasing but not out of contention.

Medalist and top teams

The medalist of the day came from Edgerton. Edgerton freshman Kennedy Kern won medalist honors with a score of 76, seven strokes ahead of a teammate. As a team, Edgerton ran away with the top spot, posting a 335 to lead the field. Turner trailed as the second-place team with a 392, followed by Lakeside Lutheran at 402, and Clinton at 404. Evansville, East Troy, Cambridge, Jefferson and Delavan-Darien rounded out the final standings.

What’s next

All three highlighted teams — Edgerton, Lakeside Lutheran, and Cambridge — are set for the next test. The three teams are set to compete at a WIAA Division 2 regional hosted by Evansville Golf Club next Wednesday. Expect a charged atmosphere at Evansville Golf Club where nerves, course management, and clutch short-game shots will determine who advances.

Why this matters to golf fans

This tournament showed the classic recipe for team success: one low round from a hot player, reliable middle scores, and seniors bringing experience when it counts. Lakeside Lutheran’s mix of a rising sophomore and improving seniors is the storyline every golf fan loves — youth blending with experience to punch a ticket deeper into postseason play.

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Quick reference: Team scores at the Rock Valley Conference Tournament

Keep an eye on Evansville next Wednesday — courses like Riverside often reward short-game touch and course management, and this field has both rising stars and seasoned seniors who can carry momentum into regionals.

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