MARION — The 10th-ranked Marshalltown boys’ tennis team came up shy of making the state tournament for the fourth time in the last five years, falling 5-0 to No. 7 Linn-Mar in Thursday’s completion of Wednesday’s suspended substate final.

Complete match scores were unavailable as of press time, but the Bobcats ended another impressive season with a 14-2 record. Linn-Mar (11-6) advances to state for the sixth-straight year.

“Linn-Mar was just one spot better than we were today,” said MHS head coach James Christensen. “A lot of good tennis over two days.

“It was an incredible season from our seniors Isaac Benscoter, Adam Boone, Jacob Christen, Isaac Seberger, Will Swartz, Tayven Dutton, Lucas Bantz and Collin Jablonski. We couldn’t have built this team without them.”

Dolezal to represent STC at state golf

OSKALOOSA — South Tama senior Aubrey Dolezal qualified for the girls’ state golf tournament by finishing fifth at Wednesday’s Class 3A Region 3 meet at Edmundson Golf Course.

Dolezal shot an 86 to claim one of six individual berths to state, securing the spot with a six-stroke cushion.

The Trojans took fifth place out of 12 teams in the regional final, shooting a 403. Cedar Rapids Xavier (345) and Pella (371) advanced, finishing ahead of Keokuk (384) and Fort Madison (393).

Also scoring for South Tama were Madison Hitchcock (99), Taylor Dolezal (107) and Claire Kearney (111). Ella Kopsa (115) and Jamy Dolash (124) also competed for STC.

The 3A state meet is May 29-30 at Saddleback Ridge Golf Course in Solon.

Spartans secure spot at 2A state meet

ELDORA — The Grundy Center girls’ golf team advanced to state as the runner-up at Wednesday’s Class 2A Region 3 final at Pine Lake Country Club.

The Spartans shot a 375 to trail only Oelwein in the four-team tournament. Denver (406) and North Fayette Valley (458) gave chase.

Grundy Center’s Avery Knutsen scored fourth place individually, shooting an 87, and fellow senior Leah Larson was seventh with a 93. Freshman Reagan Pekarek carded a 97 and senior Holly Lubbert rounded out the team tally with a 98.

Oelwein’s Grace Lewis was the meet medalist with a 78.

The 2A state tournament will be held May 29-30 at Cedar Pointe Golf Course in Boone.

Comets can’t match regional foes

MASON CITY — The BCLUW girls’ golf team was unable to advance to state at Wednesday’s Class 1A Region 3 meet at Highland Park Golf Course, finishing fifth out of six teams.

The Comets came in with a 394 team total, finishing ahead of Belmond-Klemme (401) but behind Mason City Newman (351), Lake Mills (369), Bishop Garrigan (377) and AGWSR (390). Only the top two teams and six individuals qualify for state.

BCLUW was led by junior Leah McEwen with a round of 93, good for 15th place overall. Delaney Legg shot a 98 and fellow senior Marissa Schnathorst added a 100. Junior Gracie Andrews completed the Comets’ team scoring with a 103. Ainsley Geehart (109) and Jaya Beeghly (110) also competed for BCLUW.

Redhawk girls golf falls short of state

NEW SHARON — The North Tama girls’ golf team came up short in its quest to reach the Class 1A state tournament, finishing sixth out of seven teams at Wednesday’s Region 4 meet at Prairie Knolls Country Club.

The Redhawks came away with a 408 team total, finishing ahead of only Central City (431) in the state-qualifying meet. East Buchanan (356) and Highland (370) earned the two state berths.

North Tama was led by senior Kylie Calderwood, who carded a 92 for 10th place individually. Jessica Morrison (104), Briar Blake (106) and Kensington Pick (109) contributed to the Redhawks’ final score, while Danika Wrage (112) and Brooke Bradley (119) also competed for the squad.