Kellogg freshman Pouttu wins 3A girls medalist title
POST FALLS — Prior to the state 3A girls golf tournament, Kellogg High freshman Kaceelyn Pouttu was told by quite a few people they thought she could win the tournament.
“But I just kinda shrugged it off because I didn’t want to get big-headed,” she said.
After Monday and Tuesday’s rounds, they were proven right.
Pouttu shot 79 each day for a 158, winning girls medalist honors by nine strokes at The Links Golf Club.
“After the first round (in which she led by two strokes), I just wanted to play my own game again and shoot in the 70s again,” Pouttu said. “I played OK ... decent ... it could have been better.”
Kellogg coach Simon Miller noted Pouttu was tournament-tested already, on the Idaho and Washington junior golf circuits. Twice she’s won her age group in Idaho state junior golf tournaments.
“Since she’s been old enough to walk, she’s been playing in tournaments, Miller said. “So it’s not an uncomfortable feeling for her. She was right in her element as a freshman.”
Kellogg’s girls brought home a trophy, finishing fourth with an 838. Shelley, which moves up to 4A next year, won by 39 strokes with a 755.
Marsh Valley shot 639 to win by 21 strokes. Will Higham of Shelley was medalist, beating Tanner Hunsaker of Marsh Valley on the first playoff hole.
At The Links Golf Club, Post Falls
Par 71
6,559 yards
BOYS
TOP 10 INDIVIDUALS — 1, Will Higham, Shelley 74-78-152 (won playoff). 2, Tanner Hunsaker, Marsh Valley 75-77-152. 3, Gage Huft, Kimberly 70-83-153. 4, Dallin Davids, Marsh Valley 75-80-155. 5, (tie), Gary Davids, Marsh Valley 79-80-159; Dakota Chavez, American Falls, 76-83-159. 7, (tie), Carey Reynolds, Bonners Ferry, 78-82-160; Dan Masterson, St. Maries 78-82-160; Jed Oyler, Filer 77-83-160. 10, Clarke Huntsman, Shelley 76-85-161.
TEAM SCORES
MARSH VALLEY (312-227—639) — Tanner Hunsaker 75-77—152, Dallin Davids 75-80—155, Gary Davids 79-80—159, Skylar Hatley 84-90—174, Forrest Netuschil 83-95—178.
KIMBERLY (314-346—660) — Gage Huft 70-83—153, Stephen Clements 80-92—172, Derek Maloney 80-86—166, Dalton Harmon 84-86—170, Austin Askew 89-91—180.
FILER (323-345—668) — Jesse Vierstra 82-92—174, Ben Shetler 82-84—166, Sheldon Mackin 88-86—174, Nathan Simon 82-95—177, Jed Oyler 77-83—160.
SHELLEY (320-348—668) — Will Higham 74-78—152, Clark Huntsman 76-85—161, Chad Cather 98-100—198, Kabe Call 87-96—183, Houston Howard 83-89—172.
WEISER (323-355—678) — J.D. Hurd 75-90—165, Clayton Zimmerman 78-88—166, Derrick Reyes 85-87—172, Bruce Hamilton 85-94—179, Taylor Beams 85-90—175.
KELLOGG (335-345—680) — Dain Harden 81-82—163, Blake Jerome 83-88—171, Justin Margason 85-88—173, Teado Hulstrom 90-87—177, Grant Williams 86-88—174.
AMERICAN FALLS (336-348—684) — Dakota Chavez 76-83—159, Mason Shipp 81-86—167, Rafael Ramirez 89-89—178, Jordan Rupp 95-101—196, Jansen Worton 90-90—180.
BONNERS FERRY (342-351—693) — Carey Reynolds 78-82—160, Aaron Moe 84-82—166, Derrick Alt 89-93—182, Chase Melton 96-94—190, Evan Moe 91-102—193.
SALMON (345-360—705) — Phillip Conrad 84-84—168, Nick Berasi 91-86—177, Derek Olson 85-89—174, Joey Holmes 87-101—188, Ollie Wimbash 89-102—191.
PAYETTE (341-377—718) — Bryce Boudreax 79-87—166, Zack Allen 81-98—179, Austin Waynetska 89-93—182, Johnny Eichelberger 93-103—196, Michael Frey 92-99—191.
OTHER INDIVIDUALS — Kyle Whalen, McCall, 77-88—165. Andrew VanWingerden, Timberlake, 82-85—167. Jake Crim, Fruitland, 79-89—168. Reese Landa, Homedale, 79-89—168. Ben Tarbet, Bear Lake, 83-93—176.
GIRLS
Par 68
6,099 yards
TOP 10 INDIVIDUALS —1, Kaceelyn Pouttu, Kellogg 79-79-158. 2, Sheryl Bitter, Shelley 81-86-167. 3, Asia Plaza, Fruitland 93-97-190. 4, Laura Haun, Weiser 94-97-191. 5, Angela Vitek, Gooding 94-98-192. 6, Janie Huntsman, Shelley 95-99-194. 7, (tie), Kassee Chandler, Weiser 96-99-195; Taylor Thomas, Kimberly 94-101-195; 9, Rachel Grimes, Fruitland 95-101-196. 10, (tie), Savannah Driscoll, Shelley 94-105-199; Taya Merrill, Shelley 103-96-199.
TEAM SCORES
SHELLEY (373-382—755) — Sheryl Bitner 81-86—167, Janie Huntsman 95-99—190, Savannah Driscoll 94-105—199, Hailee Fredrickson 109-101—210, Taya Merrill 103-96—199.
WEISER (377-417—794) —Laura Haun 94-97—191, Hailey Woods 92-110—202, Emma Coats 103-111—214, Kirsten Syme 95-111—206, Kassee Chandler 96-99—195.
KIMBERLY (399-426—825) — Taylor Thomas 94-101—195, Taylor Sievers 98-105—203, Tenecia Grover 102-105—207, Jessica Olsen 105-115—220, Alyssa Fehringer 124-120—244.
KELLOGG (411-427—838) — Kaceelyn Pouttu 79-79—158, Sheila Briggs 102-116—218, Annette Daline 108-113—221, Caden Fields-Brown 127-127—254, Ashley Layton 122-119—241.
FRUITLAND (422-438—860) — Rachel Grimes 95-101—196, Asia Plaza 93-97—190, Kelsie Cleaver 129-125—254, Abbie Pennecard 105-115—220, Angela Tipton 148-147—295.
MARSH VALLEY (428-441—869) — Destini Rowe 98-102—200, Megan Toly 109-108—217, Kayti Wellard 106-112—218, Kayla Tillotson 115-119—234, Piper Waite 154-164—318.
BUHL (442-458—900) — Priscilla Sonner 109-98—207, Karlie Walker 107-117—224, Megan Smalley 112-125—237, Krisjoan Wagner 114-118—232.
ST. MARIES (475-491—966) — Megan Krebs 108-116—224, Kelsie Ragan 110-119—229, Katelyn McQueen 139-133—272, Candace Aguirre 133-135—268, Molly Rinaldo 124-123—247.
OTHER INDIVIDUALS — Angela Vitek, Gooding, 94-98—192. Jocelyn Harper, Snake River, 100-100—200. Lianna Good, 97-103—200. Madison Hauck, Timberlake, 99-104—203. Ellnor Johnson, Payette, 102-104—206.
Moscow girls
capture state crown
RATHDRUM — The Bishop Kelly boys (641) and Moscow girls (695) claimed state titles during the final day of action in the 4A state golf tournament at the Twin Lakes Village Golf Club.
Taylor Schmidt of Bishop Kelly won medalist in the boys tournament with a 149, while Middleton’s Cali Happ shot a 147 to earn girls medalist.
Connor Currie, the lone qualifier from Sandpoint, shot a 165.
At Twin Lakes Village Golf Club
Par 72
6,277 yards
TOP 10 INDIVIDUALS — 1, Taylor Schmidt, Bishop Kelly, 69-80—149. 2, Braxton Miller, Middleton, 78-74—152. 3, Peter Seppi, Twin Falls, 78-78—156. 4, Crockett Stearns, Wood River, 81-75—156. 5, Garrett Adair, Moscow, 80-77—157. 6, Brennen Hanson, Moscow, 82-76—158. 7, Nick Spaulding, Bishop Kelly, 80-80—160. 8, (tie), Brennon Lancaster, Twin Falls, 79-82—161; Jason Struhs, Bonneville, 81-80—161. 10, Taylor Judy, Bishop Kelly, 81-81—162.
TEAM SCORES
BISHOP KELLY (314-327—641) — Taylor Schmidt 69-80—149, Taylor Judy 81-81—162, Nick Spalding 80-80—160, Alec McNaire 84-86—170, Connor Derig 88-98—186.
MOSCOW (318-326—644) — Shaun Hill 80-83, Garrett Adair 80-77—157, Brennan Hansen 82-76—158, Cooper Wright 76-90—166, Michael Wagner 88-91—179.
MIDDLETON (320-327—647) — Sterling Wood 77-89—166, Braxton Miller 78-74—152, Karson Schraeder 84-85—169, Dillon Kopp 81-84—165, Daniel Novak 102-84—186.
TWIN FALLS (323-328—651) — Brennon Lancaster 79-82—161, Matthew Frank 84-90—174, Marcus Jardine 91-84—175, Blake Fischer 82-84—166, Peter Seppi 78-78—156.
WOOD RIVER (337-347—684) — Jonathan Hobbs 93-95—188, Crockett Stearns 81-75—156, Davis Hague 79-86—165, Chance McCroskey 84-95—179, Charlie Evans 96-91—187.
CENTURY (348-348—696) — Ryan Mooney 85-83—168, Ryker Guthrie 85-93—178, Taylor Dixon 93-83—176, John Sousa 99-89—188, Jackson Shaver 85-97—182.
BONNEVILLE (354-354—708) — Jason Struhs 81-80—161, Stetson Saxton 96-96—192, Dawson Hall 89-89—178, Keston Neeser 88-89—177, Tyler Jenkins 98-108—206.
COLUMBIA (363-362—725) — Mark Bolinske 88-82—170, Ian Hannu 92-94—186, Caleb Preece 105-94—199, Zack Kizer 88-92—180, Jeremy Kunz 95-100—195.
HILLCREST (365-365—730) — Hayden Graves 88-90—178, Logan Murri 92-96—188, Korbind Hally 92-90—182, Tybin Siepert 100-89—189, Robert Greenig 93-108—201.
OTHER INDIVIDUALS — Connor Currie, Sandpiont, 86-79—165. Deriek Cook, Canyon Ridge, 80-85—165. Sawyer McMillian, Canyon Ridge, 85-81—166. Jordan Roberts, Jerome, 84-84—168. Zerin Beattie, Emmett, 88-84—172.