Blackhawks holding their second place trophy from the Loyola Invitational. Pictured (L-R): Jessie Hood, McKinley Nicholas, Malachi Nicholas, Bo Jungers and Shane Lindemer.
MISSOULA - Golfers from nearly a dozen schools took to the fairways of the Ranch Club Golf Course and Canyon River Golf Course for the Loyola Invitational May 1 and 2.
The Seeley-Swan Blackhawks came out strong on day one of the tournament. All four Boys shot 88 and under at the Ranch Club.
Their combined score of 334 put them in second just 2 strokes behind Loyola in first place. They had a solid 8-stroke lead over third place Shelby.
McKinley Nicholas led the Blackhawks after 18 holes at the Ranch Club. He was just 6 over with a 78. Shane Lindemer had a great day too, just two strokes behind McKinley at 80.
The Blackhawks struggled on day two at Canyon River to keep pace with Loyola. They shot a combined 357 to Loyola's 323.
The 8-stroke lead over third place on day one paid off. The Blackhawks held on to second place, as Shelby was only able to gain 7 strokes at Canyon River.
Malachi Nicholas led the Blackhawks at Canyon River shooting a 79. His two-day score of 167 landed him in a tie for sixth place. He won a chip-in to secure sixth.
McKinley shot an 85 on the second day and earned fourth place with a combined 163. Lindemer finished up with a 173 while Bo Jungers shot a 188.
Seeley Swan's only female competitor, Jessie Hood, shot a 107 on both courses for a combined score of 214.
This week the Blackhawks take to Double Arrow's course for the State Qualifier's Invitational May 9. State will be held at Double Arrow May 16 and 17.
Volunteers are needed to help with the state tournament May 16 and 17. No experience is needed. Contact Shawn Holmes at 406-210-3014 or stop in at Double Arrow's Pro Shop for more information.
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