Trojans' DeLong wins NIACC Invitational
MASON CITY - For the second time this spring and eighth time in her career, NIACC freshman Meghan DeLong claimed individual medalist honors.
DeLong, who prepped at Clear Lake, claimed the NIACC Spring Invitational Tuesday afternoon with a round of 75 at the Legacy Golf Course at the 19.
DeLong, who also won earlier this spring at the Hawkeye CC Redtail Spring Shootout on April 3, won Tuesday's title by five shots over DMACC's Halle Hagberg and Anne Van Hemert, who both shot rounds of 80.
"Meghan DeLong show her strength in her all-around game as she was jus solid from tee to green." NIACC coach Chris Frenz said. "Her confidence level is very high and we're excited to get to the next tournament."
NIACC placed second in the team standings with a season-best round of 340. DMACC claimed the team title with a team score of 339.
"It was a really nice team effort (Tuesday)," Frenz said, "as we shot our best round of the spring season.
"DMACC is a quality opponent and we've battled back and forth in the fall and spring season. So while it's tough to lose by one stroke, it also shows us that every swing is critical if we want to make it through the regional tournament and head to nationals."
Also for the Trojans Tuesday, freshman Addy Boell shot 86, freshman Ashlyn Berven shot 86, sophomore Paige Danger shot 92 and freshman Danielle Randick shot 93.
"Addy Boell and Ashyln Berven put up quality scores (Tuesday)," Frenz said, "and that's the difference between shooting mediocre team scores and good solid scores.
"If we can keep getting scores in the 80s from those 2-5 spots and Meghan keeps rolling, I like our chances next Monday and Tuesday at the regional tournament."
Playing as individuals on Tuesday, freshman Kenedee Frayne shot 89 and Kaiya Holten shot 101.
NIACC competes in the NJCAA North Plains District Championsips Monday and Tuesday at Otter Creek Golf Course in Ankeny.
NIACC'S DELONG'S INDIVIDUAL TITLES
2024 - Meghan DeLong - NIACC Fall Invitational (9-17-24)
2024 - Meghan DeLong - Buena Vista Fall Invitational (Sept. 21-22, 2024)
2024 - Meghan DeLong - Waldorf University Invitational (9-29-24)
2024 - Meghan DeLong - Waldorf University Challenge (9-30-24)
2024 - Meghan DeLong - Hawkeye CC Redtail Classic (10-4-24)
2024 - Meghan DeLong - Grand View Fall Invitational (Oct. 14-15, 2024)
2025 - Meghan DeLong - Hawkeye CC Redtail Spring Shootout (4-3-25)
2025 - Meghan DeLong - NIACC Spring Invitational (4-22-25)
