The Mandan High School girls golf team clinched its fourth consecutive West Region tournament championship at Riverwood Golf Course, despite facing health challenges throughout the season. Mandan secured the first-place finish with a team score of 328 strokes, outperforming Legacy High School, which placed second with 343 strokes. Minot High School followed in third with a score of 351.
Mandan's Isabella Hale led all individual golfers, carding a 75 to take the top spot. Close behind, Rawni Roemmich of Legacy and Ashlen Larsen of Century High School tied for second with scores of 79 each. Mikayla Schwindt from Dickinson placed fourth with an 81, while Mandan's Hailey Intveld and Aliya Copas tied for fifth, each scoring 82. Harlee Olson of Watford City secured seventh place with an 83. A four-way tie for eighth place included Ella Hogan of Dickinson, Braelyn Wiese of Jamestown, Zaelynn Aune of Minot, and Ella Gravos of Watford City, all finishing with an 84.
The Mandan team's total score of 328 was built upon strong individual performances. Isabella Hale’s winning score of 75 set the pace. Hailey Intveld and Aliya Copas both contributed 82 strokes. Parker Mehlhoff finished with an 89, and Sloane Tentis added a 92 to the team total. Other Mandan golfers included Brynlee Walch with 95, Rylee Miller with 97, Avery Miller with 101, and Madelyn Moch with 106.
Legacy High School, finishing second overall with a team score of 343, saw Rawni Roemmich lead their team with a 79. Hailey Olson and Peyton Kalanek each shot 86. Kate Grossman recorded a 92, while Zander Wald and Haylee Greff both scored 94. Isabella Wothe completed her round with a 96.
Minot High School's third-place finish (351) was highlighted by Zaelynn Aune's 84. Taylor Deslauriers followed with an 85, and Claire Hendrickson scored 89. Raylin Creighton posted a 93, and Blair Goodman finished with 107. Ana Hochhalter recorded a 110.
Century High School placed fourth with a team score of 355. Ashlen Larsen’s 79 led the Patriots. Gabby Palczewski shot 85, and Marit Volk scored 88. Sophia Gange contributed a 93. Other Century golfers included Aurelia Knutson (95), Kaylee Kambeitz (96), Claire Gange (101), and Adalyn Gaube (102).
Dickinson High School rounded out the top five with a score of 357. Their individual scores included Mikayla Schwindt (81), Ella Hogan (84), Grace Dazell (95), Kylee Sickler (97), Madison Hayden (98), and Maycee Schwindt (103). Watford City placed sixth with 358 strokes, with Harlee Olson scoring 83, Ella Gravos 84, Rikee George 93, Baylei Berdahl 98, Alyssa Holen 103, and Kamri Hodges 108.
St. Mary's High School finished seventh with a team score of 380. Megan McKitrick led the team with a 92. Addie Zimmerman scored 93, and Rozzi Horner finished with 94. Lily Wilson posted 101, Emily Wilson 114, and Mya Miller 118. Minot North High School was eighth with 390. Their players included Katelyn Bast (88), Miyah Fundingsland (93), Madilynn Bailie (104), Bryleigh McBride (105), Iliana McBride (112), and Lani Bischof (112).
Williston High School secured ninth place with 397 strokes. Harper Johnson shot 95. Abby Johnson and Jovie Mahar both scored 100. Annika Erwin and Olivia Agre each recorded 102, and Aslyn Engh finished with 112. Jamestown High School placed tenth with a total of 436, led by Braelyn Wiese's 84. Abigail Bivens scored 111, Ivy Cordell 112, and Ginger Gasal 129.
Bismarck High School finished eleventh with a team total of 437. Jazmynn Backman recorded 105. Eden Samuelson scored 109, and MacKenzie Retzer shot 111. Mya Standing Elk finished with 112, Veda Hintz with 116, and Georgianna Jangula with 122. Turtle Mountain High School completed the tournament in twelfth place with 448 strokes. Their individual scores included Autumn Trottier (102), Katelynn Azure (111), Bella Azure (111), and Sophia Azure (124).
The victory marks a significant achievement for Mandan, extending their dominance in the West Region girls golf tournament to four consecutive years, despite the team's health challenges experienced throughout the season.