Dusty trail Gunner Johnson slid safely into second in a cloud of dust during the May 25 double header games with Park Rapids. The Cards play Thursday afternoon- June 3, at home in the Section 8 AA playoffs.(Staples World photo by Kelley Kossan) Staples Motley’s girls finished 13 strokes off the pace set by Albany on May 27, in the first round of the Section 6AA girls golf tour nament. Albany had a first day round of 364, with St. Cloud Cathedral finishing at 370, Staples Motley at 377 and Pequot Lakes edged out Rocori for the final team spot in the second round at The Territory golf course, which will be played June 3.

The Cardinals were led by eighth grader Emily Israelson who shot an 88. Senior Kelly Hagenson came in one stroke behind at 89. Tera Weyer shot an 99 on The Territory, while Kylee Helling, another eighth grader, shot a 101.

Rounding out the section team for the Cardinals were Cierra Waverek (115) and Katie Dennis (121).

The top four teams and top eight individuals not on a team, will play in the second round.

Alyssa Kalthoff from Albany shot a 81 for medalist honors. Laura Hintzen of Sauk Centre shot 86, as did Lucy Gaetz from St. Cloud Cathedral.

Tying for fourth place at 88 were Israelson and Tiffany Gretsch from Albany. Three girls tied for sixth at 89, including Hagenson, Baily Schulte and Marija Sorensen, both from Roco-. ri.

Golf Results

May 27

Section 6AA golf, first round

Teams: 1. Albany 364, 2. St. Cloud Cathedral 370, 3/ Staples Motley 377, 4. Pequot Lakes 378 (5th place golfer shot 103 to win the tie-breaker), 5. Rocori, 379; 6. Pine City 386, 7. Rush City 387, 8. Melrose 389, 9. Long Prairie-Grey Eagle 397, 10. Sauk Centre 416, 10. Milaca 422, 11. Pierz 428, 12. Foley 453, 13. Mora 501

Medalist: 1. Alyssa Kalthoff (Albany) 81

Staples Motley results: Kelly Hagenson 89, Emily Israelson 88, Tera Weyer 99, Cierra Waverek 115, Kylee Helling 101, Katie Dennis 121.