William Lynn Preuss, 78, Luverne, died Monday, May 3, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
A memorial service was Tuesday, May 11, at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Luverne. A private family committal of cremains will be at a later date.
William Preuss was born Nov. 16, 1942, to Walter and Eleanor (Kortes) Preuss in St. Paul. When he was a young boy, his family lived in many places, including Germany, Arkansas and Colorado eventually moving back to St. Paul in 1952. During high school, Bill worked at a pharmacy, delivering medicine to CEOs of major corporations in St Paul. This is where he developed his desire to excel and become financially secure. Bill graduated from St. Paul Johnson High School in 1960. He later graduated with a Doctor of Chiropractic’s Degree from Northwestern University in Bloomington.
Bill married Debbie Burnett on June 18, 1965. They moved to Luverne in 1965 where Bill began his Preuss Chiropractic business. He retired in 2006. The couple divorced in 1980. During his chiropractic career, he dedicated himself to his profession which included being a friend and confidant to his patients.
Bill married Janet Hicks on July 1, 1989, in Luverne where they resided to this day.
Bill enjoyed gardening, collecting art glass, keeping up with the stock market, writing letters to the editor, and sports, especially the Twins and Vikings. But his greatest joy was watching his grandsons play hockey.
Bill is survived by his wife, Janet Preuss of Luverne; five children, Robin Preuss of Lakeville, Melissa (Curtis) Cory of Edmond, Oklahoma, Todd (Joni) Preuss of Lakeville, Jeff (Angie) Hicks of Jennings, Louisiana, and Kim (Brian) Arends of Luverne; four grandchildren, Carly Cory, Allie Preuss, Cooper Arends and Tyler Arends; three sisters, Arden Gausman of Forest Lake, Diane Zimmermann of Stillwater, and Karen (Gordon) Bond of Oakdale; two sisters-in-law, Lona Rauma, Vadnais Heights, and Charlotte Sliva, Salida, Colorado; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Eleanor; two brothers, Bruce Rauma and Richard Preuss; two brothers-in-law, Barney Gausman and Bud Zimmerman; and a sister-in-law, Paula Snyder.
Arrangements were provided by Dingmann Funeral Home of Luverne, dingmannandsons.com.
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Paula Elizabeth Snyder, Salida, Colorado, went to her heavenly Father on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, in Salida.
Whenever Paula was asked how old she was, she would say, “I was born on Nov. 18, 1954,” so you were left to figure out her age.
She was born on that date to Paul and Marguerite (LaRocca) Snyder in San Diego, California, and shortly thereafter she was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Her father was a Naval officer, and in 1960 he moved the family to Oklahoma City to live out his Navy career. Paula attended Holy Child Catholic School in Oklahoma City, and after graduating, she worked at various workshops there while living at home.
In 2013, after her parents passed away, Paula lived with her sister Charlotte in Oklahoma City for four years. She enjoyed sitting on the front porch and wave to everyone who went by, often calling them up the steps so she could visit with them. That is how she affectionately became known as the “Mayor of 42nd Street.” She always wanted to know what was going on in the neighborhood.
Paula was witty, fun-loving, smart, perceptive, and loved to tease people. She also had the unique ability to wrap anyone around her little finger. She never forgot a face or name and had many friends in Oklahoma City.
In 2017 Paula and Charlotte moved to Salida, Colorado, where they lived together, and Charlotte took great care of her. She went to the Starpoint Day Program where she made many friends. As her health began to fail, she moved to the East Street Group Home in Salida, where she resided until her passing.
Paula enjoyed her life immensely and was an avid book and jewelry lover. She collected Bibles and Jesus books that she loved dearly. She also loved going to thrift stores, the library and McDonald’s. She really enjoyed talking on the phone, visiting on FaceTime and listening to Elvis and Johnny Cash. But her greatest love of all was for Jesus, attending Mass and receiving Holy Communion.
Absolutely nothing in the world could keep Paula from living her life to the fullest. Not her disability, Not her health and Not Covid. Paula changed many lives for the better and her spirit was a true inspiration to everyone who knew her.
Paula was surrounded by her loving family the day of her passing, and God sent a beautiful rainbow outside her hospital window to welcome her home. To know her was to love her.
Paula is survived by her loving sisters Charlotte Sliva of Salida, Colorado, and Janet (Bill) Preuss of Luverne; her nephews Michael Hall of Salida and Jeff (Angie) Hicks of Jennings, Louisiana; her niece, Kim (Brian) Arends of Luverne; great-niece Nikki (Anthony) Novak of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and great-nephews Cooper and Tyler Arends of Luverne; and many devoted friends including special friends “Puppet” of Oklahoma City and Amy of Salida.
Memorials may be sent in Paula’s name to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 320 E 5th Street, Salida, CO 81201.
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Robert John Bullerman, 92, Tyler, died Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at the Sunrise Manor in Tyler.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 2 p.m. Friday, May 7, at St. Dionysius Catholic Church in Tyler. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at St. Dionysius Catholic Cemetery in Tyler.
Robert Bullerman was born on July 15, 1928, to William and Elizabeth (Honnerman) Bullerman in Worthington. He grew up on a farm near Adrian and was baptized at the nearby Catholic church. When John was 11, the family relocated to Tyler. He graduated from Tyler High School in 1946.
Robert went on to farm for several years and then worked at the Co-op Station in Tyler. He later began his 35-year career with the Lincoln County Highway Department driving truck for the first 15 years, and then as a blade operator for the following 20 years.
Robert married Elin (Petersen) Sorensen on March 31, 1959, at St. Dionysius Catholic Church in Tyler. In 1960 they were blessed with their son, Jack. The couple worked and raised their family in Tyler. After Robert’s retirement in 1992, he enjoyed many travels and winter retreats with Elin. The couple relocated to Danebod Village in Tyler and his wife, Elin, died on May 6, 2008. In June of 2019, Robert became a resident of the Sunrise Manor in Tyler and lived there until his death.
Robert was a member of St. Dionysius Catholic Church and was a previous member of the Knights of Columbus and the Lions. His fondest memories were made while traveling and spending time with his family.
Robert is survived by his son, Jack, of Tyler; brother Bill Bullerman of Luverne; and sister Mary Mueller of Tyler.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Elin; his parents; two infant siblings, Charles and Ann; and a brother, Ambrose “Bud.”
Arrangements were provided by Hartquist Funeral Home of Tyler, hartquistfuneral.com.
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The University of Minnesota recently reported that the median net farm income for southern and western Minnesota farmers in 2020 was $102,848.
It’s the highest since 2012, which was followed by seven years (2013-2019) of poor income levels in the region.
The 2020 net farm income levels in that region were enhanced by robust crop profits that resulted from above-average crop yields, improved grain market prices, and significant levels of government program payments.  Livestock profit margins were also improved compared to recent years; however, at much more modest levels than crop profits.
Following are some of the key points and data that were in the 2020 Farm Business Management summary:
Net farm income” is the income that remains after operation costs are paid.
•Median net farm income is the midpoint net farm income of all farm operations included in the FBM summary, meaning that half of the farms have a higher net farm income and half have a lower net income.
· A total of 1,543 farms from throughout south central, southwest, southeast and west central Minnesota were included in the 2020 FBM summary.
· The average farm size was 671 acres. The top 20 percent net income farms averaged 975 acres, while the bottom 20 percent net income farms had 278 acres.
· 56 percent of the farm operations were cash crop farms, 16 percent were single entity livestock operations, with the balance being combinations of crop, livestock and other enterprises.
· 465 farms (30 percent) were under $250,000 in gross farm sales in 2020; 352 farms (23 percent) were between $250,000 and $500,000 in gross sales; 366 farms (24 percent) were between $500,000 and $1 million in gross sales; and 360 farms (23 percent) were above $1 million in gross sales.
· In 2020 the average farm business received $110,244 in government program payments. The combination of one-time COVID-19 relief payments and crop disaster payments, together with regular farm program payments and crop insurance payments, accounted for approximately 74 percent of the 2020 net farm income.
· The average family living expense in 2020 was $60,814, which has declined in recent years, with medical expenses and health insurance costs accounting for 16 percent of the total expenses. The average non-farm income in 2020 was $45,717, which represents over half of total annual non-farm expenses by families.
· In 2020 the average farm business spent $959,834 for farm business operating expenses, capital purchases, and family living expenses. Most of these dollars were spent in local communities across the region, helping support the area’s overall economy.
 
Farm financial analysis
The average net farm income for southern and west central Minnesota for 2020 was $175,216. The median net farm income for the region in 2020 was $102,848, which compares to median net farm income levels of $36,547 in 2019, $20,655 in 2018, $25,377 in 2017, $33,071 in 2016, and $22,434 in 2015.
As usual, there was large variation in net farm income in 2020, with the top 20 percent averaging more than $560,317 and the bottom 20 percent averaging a negative $18,372. Less than 10 percent of the farm operations showed a negative average net farm income for 2020, which is at the lowest level in several years.
The average farm business in 2020 had a very favorable profit margins (21.2)
Any additional cash flow dollars over and above the term debt principal and interest payments that are earned by farm operation are available for machinery replacement or other capital improvements. In 2020 the average farm had $116,287 available for those purposes, while the top 20 percent profitability farms had over $400,000 available.
This helps explain the strong demand for new and used farm machinery, plans for grain system improvements and other farm upgrades that has occurred in recent months.
 
Bottom line
Net returns from both crop and livestock operations across the Upper Midwest were much improved for most farm operators in 2020 with wide variation from the top one-third of net farm income operations as compared to other farms. Livestock producers did not fare nearly as well as crop producers from a net profit standpoint in 2020.
The added government payments to farmers due to the COVID-19 pandemic and poor crop yields in 2019 had a big influence of farm profit levels.
The overall average financial health of many farm businesses improved significantly in 2020, after declining for several years due to low profit levels. This has also helped strengthen the overall economy in many rural communities in the Upper Midwest.
Farm profit levels remain quite favorable in 2021; however, it’s likely there will be much lower levels of government payments, rapidly increasing input expenses and much higher land purchase and rent costs.
Grain prices are currently at their highest levels since 2012 and 2013, and livestock prices remain fairly strong; however, there is concern over potential future declines in grain and livestock market prices later this year or into 2022.
The Farm Business Management (FBM) summary for southern and west central Minnesota is prepared by the Farm Business Management instructors, which is then analyzed by the University of Minnesota Extension specialists. This summary includes an analysis of the farm business records from farm businesses of all types and sizes and is considered to be one of the best gauges of profitability and financial health of farm businesses in the region on an annual basis.
Complete farm management results are available through the University of Minnesota Center for Farm Management FINBIN Program at: http://www.finbin.umn.edu

The Luverne Cardinals suffered their first loss of the season this past week against Blue Earth Area on Thursday, May 6.
Despite that loss the Cardinals still went 2-1 this past week and improved to 12-1 overall.
 
Blue Earth 11, LHS 5
The Cardinals were handed their first loss of the season on Thursday, May 6, when they fell to Blue Earth Area 11-5 in Luverne.
The Cardinals committed seven errors in the loss, and those costly mistakes came back to haunt the home team.
Luverne scored one run in the bottom of the first and added two more runs in the bottom of the second to take a 3-0 lead.
Blue Earth got on the board with one run in the top of the third to trim Luverne’s lead to 3-1.
The visitors added two more runs in the top of the fifth to tie the game at 3-3.
Luverne reclaimed the lead with one run in the bottom of the fifth.
Blue Earth evened the score at 4-4 by scoring one run in the top of the sixth.
The Cardinals tallied one run in the bottom of the sixth to take a 5-4 lead into the final frame.
That’s where the wheels came off for the home team. Blue Earth scored seven runs in the top of the seventh to take an 11-5 lead into the bottom half of the inning.
The Cardinals were unable to answer back and lost 11-5.
Cade Wenninger hit a triple and drove in two runs for the Cardinals.
Braydon Ripka collected two hits, including a double.
 
BEA 0 0 1 0 2 1 7 11 13 0
LHS 1 2 0 0 1 1 0 5 10 7
 
Batting: Wenninger 1-4, Beyer 1-3, Sehr 2-4, Ripka 2-3, Bosch 1-4, Anderson 1-3
Doubles: Ripka
Triples: Wenninger
RBI: Wenninger 2; Beyer; Sehr; Connell
 
LHS 25, Blue Earth 0
The Cardinals jumped all over Blue Earth in the second game of the doubleheader. Luverne scored 10 runs in the first inning.
The Cardinals added two more runs in the second inning to take a 12-o lead into the third inning.
In the third inning it was another offensive onslaught for the Cardinals. The Cardinals scored eight runs to take a 20-0 lead.
In the fourth inning the Cardinals tacked on five more runs to take a 25-0 lead.
As a team the Cardinals recorded 19 hits and limited Blue Earth to four hits.
Ethan Beyer led the way for the Cardinals with four hits, including three doubles. Beyer also drove in a team-leading five runs.
Casey Sehr recorded three hits and drove in four runs.
Connor Connell recorded two hits and drove in four runs.
On the mound, Connell pitched five innings and recorded six strikeouts.
 
LHS 10 2 8 5 0 25 19 1
BEA 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0
 
Batting: Cowell 2-3, Wenninger 2-4, Beyer 4-4, Sehr 3-5, Connell 2-2, Ripka 1-3, Bosch 1-4, Anderson 2-2, Behrend 1-1, Sneller 1-2
Doubles: Behrend, Sehr, Anderson, Ripka, Beyer 3
RBI: Cowell 2; Wenninger 3; Beyer 5; Sehr 4; Connell 4; Ripka 2; Anderson 3, Sneller 2
Pitching: Connell 5 IP, 6 K
 
LHS 24, Adrian 3
The Cardinals used a 14-run second inning to pick up a 24-3 victory over Adrian on Monday, May 10, in Luverne.
Adrian scored two runs in the first inning. The Cardinals avoided further damage as the Dragons left the bases loaded.
Bailey Cowell started the first inning off reaching second base, thanks to a throwing error.
A passed ball allowed Cowell to advance to third base.
Cowell then crossed home plate due to another throwing error.
Casey Sehr recorded an RBI single with one out to tie the game at 2-2.
Connor Overgaard hit an RBI double to make it 3-2.
The Dragons scored one run in the top of the second to tie the game at 3-3.
Logan Bosch, like Cowell in the first inning, reached first base thanks to a throwing error.
Wenninger hit an RBI double to give the Cardinals a 4-3 lead.
Beyer was hit by a pitch to load the bases with one out.
Sehr hit a two-run single to put the Cardinals up 6-3.
Ripka hit an RBI single to push the Cardinals’ lead to 7-3.
With the bases loaded, Connell hit a two-run double to put the Cardinals up 9-3.
In his second at-bat of the inning, Bosch was hit by a pitch to load the bases.
The Cardinals went on to score five more runs in the inning to take a 17-3 lead into the third inning.
Luverne scored four runs in the third inning and three runs in the fourth inning to pick up the 24-3 victory.
By going 2-1, the Cardinals improved to 12-1 overall.
 
Adrian 2 1 0 0 0 3 8 7
LHS 3 14 4 3 x 24 13 1
 
Batting: Wenninger 2-3, Beyer 2-4, Sehr 3-4, Overgaard 1-3, Ripka 1-4, Connell 2-4, Anderson 1-2, Behrend 1-1
Doubles: Beyer, Wenninger, Connell 2, Overgaard

The Hills-Beaver Creek track team was one of four teams that competed at the Murray County Central invite on Friday, May 7, in Slayton.
The H-BC boys’ track team tied for second place with Heron Lake-Okabena/Fulda. Both teams finished with a total of 121 points. MCC’s team finished first overall with 237 points.
The H-BC girls finished third overall with a final tally of 134.5. The MCC team finished first overall with a total of 209.5.
The H-BC boys owned the 100-meter, with three sprinters finishing in the Top Three. Tyson Bork took home first place with a time of 11 seconds and 64 milliseconds. Dewell Rauk finished in second place with a time of 11.98. Ty Bundesen finished in third place with a time of 12.07.
In the 800, Liam Raymon crossed the finish line with a time of 2:16.28 to take home first place for the Patriots.
Brock Harnack finished in third place in the 300-meter hurdles with a time of 49.16.
The 4-by-100-meter relay team of Bork, Rauk, Bundesen and Cole Baker took home first place with a time of 46.75.
That same group of sprinters took first place in the 4-by-2oo-meter relay with a time of 1:36.94.
In the shot put, Casey Kueter took home first place with a throw of 40-07.25.
Max Scholten recorded a throw of 118-10 in the discus to finish in second place. Kueter finished in third place with a recorded throw of 100-03.
Baker leapt his way to first place in the long jump with a recorded jump of 20-00.50.
Baker also took home first place in the triple jump with a leap of 41-11.50. Harnack finished in second place with a jump of 38-05.00.
Larissa Steinhoff tied for third in the high jump with MCC’s Lindsay Hause. Both athletes recorded a jump of 4-06.00.
The Patriots had two athletes finish in the Top Three in the shot put. Abby Knobloch took home the gold with a throw of 29-09.50. Ally Birger finished in second place with a heave of 26-10.50.
In the 4-by-200-meter relay, the team of Ashlee Kelderman, Brynn Rauk, Abigail Harris and Taryn Rauk finished with a time of 1:55.83 to take home first place.
That same group of athletes finished in first place in the 4-by-100-meter relay with a time of 54.11.
Kenadie Fick finished in third place in the 1,600-meter run with a time of 6:10.67.
Fick also finished in third place in the 800-meter with a time of 2:56.29.
In the 400, Taylor Durst finished in second place with a time of 1:09.87.
Taryn Rauk finished in third place in the 100 with a time of 13:72.

The Luverne Cardinals’ tennis team improved to 9-0 with a 4-3 victory over Pipestone Area on Thursday, May 6, in Pipestone.
Luverne’s top singles player, Pierce Cunningham, defeated Tony Wacker in straight sets. Cunningham won the first set 6-0 and then picked up a 6-1 second-set victory to win the match.
Griffen Jarchow defeated Will Rops in a back and forth first set 6-4. The second set was all Jarchow, who picked up a 6-0 victory to win the match for the Cardinals.
Luverne’s Chance Tunnissen and Lucas Zupp played a competitive three-set match.
Tunnissen won the first set 7-6. Zupp answered back by winning the second set 6-2. Zupp edged Tunnissen in the third set 11-9.
In doubles action, the duo of Blake Frahm and Ben Jarchow defeated Pipestone’s Cole Paulson and Isaac Stilas 6-4 and 6-1.
Luverne’s Jayson Rops and John Miller won their match in straight sets. The Cardinal duo defeated Pipestone’s Cody Norberg and Chase Wilson 6-1 and 6-2 to help the Cardinals pick up the 4-3 victory.
The tennis team will be back home on Thursday, May 13, when they play host to Vermillion.
The Cardinals will then wrap up the week by traveling to St. James on Saturday, May 15.

The Luverne Cardinals track team competed in two meets this past week.
They kicked off the week with a meet in Fairmont on Friday, May 7, and then wrapped up the week with a competition in Pipestone on Monday, May 10.
 
Fairmont
The Cardinals were one of three teams that competed in Fairmont on Friday, May 7, with both the boys and girls taking home second place.
Arekel McLaughlin finished in second place in the 100 meters with a time of 11 seconds and 75 milliseconds.
Ashton Sandbulte finished in second place in the 200 with a time of 23.17.
In the 400, Ethan Rahm finished in third place with a time of 58.59.
Camden Janiszeski took home first place in the 800 with a time of 2:07.38. Camden also took home first place in the 1,600 with a time of 4:40.77.
Sage Viessman finished third in the 3,200 with a time of 11:47.34.
The 4-by-200 relay team of Sandbulte, Eli Radtke, LaShad Smith and McLaughlin took home first place with a time of 1:35.28.
The relay team of Sandbulte, Owen Janiszeski, Smith and McLaughlin took home first place in the 4-by-400 with a time of 3:41.94.
In the shot put, Zach Ahrendt took home first place with a throw of 42-08.00.
Peter Baustian finished third in the discus with a heave of 115-04.
Radtke finished in first place in the pole vault and Noah Mehlhaff finished in second place.
Gavin DeBeer tied for second in the long jump with a leap of 16-07.50.
Elise Jarchow finished first in the pole vault.
Elizabeth Wagner finished first in the high jump with a leap of 4-10-00. Mia Wenzel tied for second place with a jump of 4-08.00.
Jocelyn Hart took home first place in the discus with a throw of 98-11. Jadyn Hart finished second with a throw of 96-03.
Jocelyn Hart finished second in the shot put with a throw of 34-09.00.
The 4-by-400 relay team of Gracie Zewiske, Tiana Lais, Christina Wagner and Regan Feit took home first place with a time of 4:18.37.
The 4-by-200 relay team of Sarah Stegenga, Kendra Thorson, Christina Wagner and Zewiske finished in first place with a time of 1:52.84.
The team of Wenzel, Isabella Oye, Anna Banck and Stegenga finished in first place in the 4-by-100 relay with a time of 54.58.
Regan Feit took home first place in the 300-meter hurdles with a time of 48.37. Feit finished in second place in the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 17.30.
Jenna DeBates took home first place in the 3,200 with a time of 11:16.82.
In the 1,600, Tenley Nelson finished in second place with a time of 5:34.29.
Nelson placed first in the 800 with a time of 2:34.69. Maria Rops finished third with a time of 2:46.88.
Zewiske took home first place in the 200 with a time of 27.38.
Wenzel finished in third place in the 100 with a time of 14:13.
 
Pipestone
The Cardinals were one of five teams that competed in the Pipestone meet on Monday, May 10.
The girls’ track team took home first place, while the boys finished in second place.
Zewiske crossed the finish line first in the 100 with a time of 13.14. Oye finished third with a time of 13.97.
Zewiske finished first in the 200 with a time of 27.17.
Lais finished first in the 400 with a time of 1:04.11.
In the 800, Elizabeth Wagner finished first with a time of 2:43.28. Grace Ingebretson finished right behind her in second place with a time of 2:48.29.
The 1,600 was owned by the Cardinals. DeBates crossed the finish line first with a time of 5:23.37. Elizabeth Wagner finished second with a time of 5:57.27. Ingebretson finished third with a time of 5:57.82.
Nelson finished first in the 3,200 with a time of 11:46.96.
Feit took home first place in the 300-meter hurdles with a time of 48.69.
The 4-by-200 relay team of Wenzel, Oye, Christina Wagner and Stegenga finished first with a time of 1:56.42.
The 4-by-400 relay team of Feit, Lais, Christina Wagner and Zewiske finished first with a time of 4:19.48.
The 4-by-800 relay team of Feit, Lais, DeBates and Nelson took home first place with a time of 10:03.78.
Jocelyn Hart placed first in the shot put with a throw of 35-03.00. Jaydn Hart placed third with a throw of 31-06.00.
Jocelyn Hart placed second in the discus with a heave of 98-03. Jaydn Hart placed third with a throw of 96-10.
Wenzel and Elizabeth Wagner both tied for second in the high jump with a leap of 4-08.00.
Jarchow took home first place in the pole vault.
Lais placed second in the long jump with a leap of 15-04.00. Thorson placed third with a jump of 14-11.00.
Thorson took home third in the triple jump with a leap of 29-08.75.
Radtke took home first place in the pole vault and Mehlhaff placed second.
Ethan Teunissen placed third in the discus with a throw of 118-03.
Ahrendt placed second in the shot put with a throw of 45-02.00. Teunissen placed third with a heave of 44-03.00.
The 4-by-200 relay team of Sandbulte, Eli Radtke, LaShad Smith and McLaughlin took home first place with a time of 1:37.14.
Camden Janiszeski placed first in the 3,200 with a time of 10:31.95. Camden also finished first in the 1,600 with a time of 4:39.05.
McLaughlin placed second in the 200 with a time of 24.10.
Sandbulte placed first in the 100 with a time of 11.35.

The Hills-Beaver Creek boys’ and girls’ golf teams both competed in Red Rock Conference meets on Tuesday, May 4.
The H-BC girls competed in Fulda, while the boys competed in Westbrook.
The H-BC girls finished fourth out of eight teams in Fulda with a score of 905. The Adrian/Ellsworth golf team finished first with a final score of 791.
Adrian’s Josi Altman was the top individual performer with a final score of 186.
H-BC’s Tess Van Maanen and Hannah Fick both tied for eighth place with a final score of 202.
H-BC’s Tara Paulsen shot a 116. Mackenzie Voss shot a 118 and Danette Leenders shot a 140.
“Leenderts and Paulson both posted their best scores ever,” H-BC coach Dan Ellingson said.
The H-BC boys were one of eight Red Rock Conference teams that competed in Westbrook.
The Patriots placed second overall with a final score of 781.
“The boys played very well,” Ellingson said. “They placed second in the conference, which moved us up in the ranking for the conference quite a bit.”
Adrian/Ellsworth and Heron Lake-Okabena/Fulda tied for first with a score of 727.
Adrian’s Brock Henning was the top individual performer with a final score of 160.
H-BC’s Jacob Axness tied for eighth place with three other golfers with a final score of 194.
Dallas Page shot a 199. Thomas Dysthe and Austin Allen both shot a 201. Damien Meinerts shot a 251 for the Patriots.