Mount Ayr Golf Teams Sweep Dual Meets on Creston Senior Night
Mount Ayr delivered a commanding performance Friday, securing wins in both boys and girls duals against the Creston Panthers on the Panthers’ senior night at Crestmoor Golf Club.
The competitive showdown featured standout individual efforts as well, with Creston’s Marshall Long edging out Mount Ayr’s Avery Wolfe for boys medalist honors by a single stroke. Long posted a 40, narrowly beating Wolfe’s 41, while teammate Garrett Troutwine added a solid 44 for Creston. In junior varsity play, both teams saw a tie with Javin Hyde of Creston and Mount Ayr’s Carter Levine shooting matching 44s.
Girls Side Dominated by Mount Ayr State Champ Shaffer
Mount Ayr’s defending state champion Jaylee Shaffer led the girls varsity, shooting a remarkable one-over-par 38 as medalist. Her teammate Izzy Gilbertson followed with a 48, taking runner-up honors. Creston’s Ricci Johnston trailed closely at 49, underscoring a tight competition.
The senior night celebration also honored Izzy Spencer, Chasse Downing, Ethan Holliday, Marshall Long, Kylen Parsons, Gabe Blazek, and Kaizer Smith, recognizing their contributions to Creston’s golf program.
Score Breakdown Reflects Mount Ayr’s Edge
In boys varsity, Mount Ayr posted a team total of 174, with Wolfe leading and strong supporting rounds by Jaxson Greene (43), Tanner Streit (45), Drew Graham (45), Adler Reed (49), and Tytan Gourley (51). Creston fell behind at 183, despite Long’s medalist round, with performances from Kylen Parsons (49), Branden Spencer (50), Gabe Blazek (51), and Chasse Downing (54).
The girls varsity match reflected a similar margin, Mount Ayr scoring 218 to Creston’s 234. Besides Shaffer and Gilbertson, Mount Ayr’s Claire Routh (63), Alyssa Doolittle (69), and Dallas Newton (71) contributed crucial points. Creston’s lineup featured Johnston, Kennedy Strider (61), Isabella Spencer (62), Brooke Huck (62), and Nora Barton (67).
Looking Ahead: Creston Prepares for Hawkeye Ten Tournament
Following the Crestmoor meet, Creston’s teams continue their busy schedule with a recent trip to Atlantic and an upcoming boys varsity contest at the Hawkeye Ten Tournament in Denison on Wednesday.
The results highlight Mount Ayr’s growing dominance in the regional golf scene and set the stage for intense competition as high school golf season advances across Iowa, drawing interest from sports fans in neighboring states including Montana.
“Mount Ayr’s precision and depth proved key on Creston’s home turf, showing why they are serious contenders this season,” said an official from the hosting club.
Mount Ayr’s sweep of the duals with medalist performances from both boys and girls teams marks a pivotal moment in the regional high school golf calendar — emphasizing rising talents and fierce local rivalries that resonate across community sports nationwide.
