April 29, 2021
NIACC's Lunning earns first-team all-region honor
NIACC sophomore Thea Lunning earned first-team all-NJCAA Region XI honors for her performance at last weekend's regional meet.
Lunning, who prepped at Mason City, placed fourth at the regional meet at the Otter Creek Golf Course in Ankeny with an 87-82 – 169.
Lunning's 36-hole total of 169 is the fourth best 2-day total at the regional tournament in the Chris Frenz era, which began in 2007. The 82 Lunning shot on Sunday is tied for the sixth best individual round at regionals in the Frenz era.
Iowa Western's Luisa Gibson was named the 2021 women's golfer of the year.
Iowa Western's Derrick Thompson was named the 2021 coach of the year as he led the Reivers to their 11th straight regional title.
