Wiegel earns all-state honors for Tigers at Class AA state tourney

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PIERRE — Huron senior Nolan Wiegel climbed into a tie for the 12th spot during the second day of the Class AA State Boys’ Golf Tournament on Tuesday at Hillsview Golf Course.
After shooting a 76 through the first 18 holes of play on Monday, Wiegel carded an even-par 72 during the final 18 holes on Tuesday to secure all-state honors for the Tigers. He finished with a two-day total of 148.
“ I was really happy to see him go out on a good note playing in his last varsity meet,” Huron coach Chris Rozell said of Wiegel. “He capped a great six-year varsity career, which arguably may be one of the best in Huron High School history.”
Austin Hoss of Pierre capitalized on his home course by rallying during the final 18 holes of play to win the Class AA individual title. After starting the day two strokes behind the leader, a round of 68 on Tuesday put him at 137, which was good enough for a one-stroke margin of victory.
Jack Lundin of Sioux Falls Roosevelt was second at 138, while Jonah Dohrer of Aberdeen Central, who was the first-round leader, tied for third with Jonah Swartz of Rapid City Stevens at 143.
Bryce hammer of Sioiux Falls O’Gorman was fifth at 144, followed by Michael Frick of Yankton.
Mason Rozell finished tied for 58th for Huron with a 166. He turned in an 84 Tuesday after shooting an 82 on Monday.

“Mason had a solid Day 2,” Rozell said.
Jacob Wehde, who had an 88 in the second round, shaved one stroke off his score to finish at 177 for the Tigers. Rounding out the lineup were Landon Roberts at 180, Will Smith at 188 and Nathan Gauer at 197.
After shooting a season-low round of 329 on Monday, Huron had a 342 on Tuesday to finish at 671.
The Tigers remained 13th in the final team standings.
“It was kind of a rough day for the Tigers,” Rozell said. “We went from one of our best team scores of the year to one of our worst.
“However, it was a learning experience for our younger players,” he said. “They learned how pressure can affect how we play.”
Sioux Falls O’Gorman was able to hang on to the top spot in the team standings. The Knights finished at 585 to claim the state title.
Rapid City Stevens was just a stroke back in second, while Sioux Falls Roosevelt was third at 591. Rounding out the top five were Aberdeen Central at 605 and Sioux Falls Washington at 610.


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Huron’s Jacob Wehde studies his line on a putt during the Class AA State Golf Tournament on Tuesday at Hillsview Golf Course in Pierre.

Photo courtesy of South Dakota Public Broadcasting