Bennington Golf Finishes Runner-Up at Windy Gretna Invitational

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By Marisa Dawson

Battling strong winds all day at Tiburon Golf Course, the Bennington boys golf team delivered a strong performance and earned runner-up honors at the Gretna Invitational last Tuesday for their first meet of the season.

Bennington finished with a team score of 318, just six strokes behind champion Gretna East, which posted a 312. The second-place result came against a competitive field and showcased the team’s resilience in tough conditions.

Sophomore Austin Jochum (pictured below) led the Badgers, shooting a 75 to medal and place third individually.

A golfer in a beanie and vest is preparing to putt on a green golf course, with a house and trees in the background.

His teammates followed closely behind:  

– Reid Thornburg – 80  

A golfer in a gray polo and cap is preparing to hit a chip shot towards the green, with a golf bag nearby and a flagpole in view.

– Caleb Clark – 81  

A golfer in a hoodie swings a golf club on a green golf course with houses and trees in the background.

– Kale Lamberty – 82  

A golfer wearing a gray hoodie swings a club on the green grass of a golf course, with a golf bag in the background.

– Brady Nichols – 83  

A golfer in a dark jacket and cap making a swing on a golf course, with grass flying up from the ground.

Head Coach Craig Nichols was proud of how his team competed.  

“I liked how the team grinded through the field of players and wind,” Nichols said. “They kept battling and that’s all you can ask for.”

Looking ahead to the rest of the season, Coach Nichols outlined his expectations for this experienced group. “We have an experienced passionate group that wants to compete whenever they get opportunities,” he said. “We would like to compete in conference & districts and finish towards the top. If we are fortunate enough to compete at Scottsbluff in the postseason we would like to land towards the top 3 if we play up to our potential.”

Nichols also noted areas the team will continue focusing on in practice. “Like always, we will continue to work on short game, chipping & putting,” he added.

The strong runner-up finish at the Gretna Invitational provides an encouraging start for Bennington as they work toward their goals with an eye on postseason honors as the season is just beginning.

A golfer in a hoodie and vest is poised to putt a golf ball on a green, with a blurred background of trees and spectators.
A golfer wearing a hooded jacket and khakis is putting on a green golf course with a house in the background.
A golfer in a hoodie and vest is mid-swing on a golf course, with houses and trees in the background.
A golfer in a grey jacket and hoodie is crouched down on a green golf course, preparing to putt.
A golfer in a gray jacket and hood putting on a green golf course with a golf cart in the background.
A golfer in a gray jacket and black pants swings a golf club on a grassy golf course with residential homes in the background.
A golfer crouches on the green, analyzing a putt while holding a golf club, with a golf bag visible in the background.
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A golfer preparing to putt on a green, wearing a black vest and a beanie, with residential houses in the background.
Two men standing on a golf course, one wearing a beanie and puffer vest, the other in sunglasses and a jacket, both beside golf bags.
A golfer swinging a club on a green golf course, dressed in a black beanie, a dark vest, and pants, with trees and a house in the background under a clear blue sky.
A golfer in a beanie and vest preparing to take a shot on the green, with golf clubs in the background.
A golfer preparing to putt on a green, with another person observing in the background, dressed in casual golf attire.
A golfer in a black and gray outfit is taking a swing on a green golf course with trees in the background.

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