Patriot golfers rout HL-O

The Hills-Beaver Creek boys’ golf team upped its record to 6-2 with a victory in Iowa Thursday.

Hosting their second consecutive meet at Meadow Acres Country Club near Larchwood, the Patriots squared off against Heron Lake-Okabena.

H-BC turned in a commanding effort by besting the Wildcats 193-247.

Stuart Plimpton led the Patriots to their 54-shot victory by registering a seven-over-par 43 to secure medalist honors.

Trevor Paulsen, Preston Maassen and Dylon Taubert contributed respective 47-, 51- and 52-stroke rounds to the winning team tally.

Thomas Dysthe shot a 56 without impacting the scoring.

Ben Sheldahl led the Wildcats with a 52.

H-BC competes at the Fulda Triangular Thursday.