The Vikings played an 18-hole qualifying match last week for the Bi District Tournament.

Freshman Roo Smith played his best round at the right time and shot a low score for the year of 77 to place second. Graye Parnell shot a 97 and made 11th place. Mara Nutt, also a freshman, remarkably qualified with a 127 to place 5th.

For their first time, these three Viking players advanced to Bi Districts on May 10. They had a tough course filled with a large talented field. Smith shot a 93, earning 10th place and qualifying for a berth at the state championships. Although Nutt and Parnell did not make the cut for the state championship, Coach Bobbie Olmstead, who expected a very tough tournament, said “I was so impressed with how these three players have played the end of the year, and Graye missed going to state by just one stroke!”

Olmstead commented how well the team handled their work habits and desire to do well and excel in the sport.