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NEBRASKA JUNIOR AMATEUR GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS - Dormann paces locals at state Jr. amateur event

KIMBALL – Despite struggling over his second nine holes, Connor Dormann led a group of local players at the 47th Annual Nebraska Junior Amateur Championships at Four Winds Golf Course in Kimball on Tuesday with an 85.

Meanwhile, Rachel Blauert of Sidney struggled through her first round with a 101 in the 15th Annual Nebraska Girls' Amateur Championship, which is also being played at Four Winds.

Besides Dormann, three other Sidney High golfers are competing in the boys' championship. Nate Dvorak finished with an 86, Garrett Wamsley shot a 94 and Cole Westfall had a 99. Dormann's 13-over par included a solid opening nine as he scored a two-over 39 over the back nine after starting on No. 10.

Leading the three-day tournament for the boys is Nolan Masch of Omaha, who finished up with a 1-under 71. Koy Potthoff of Scottsbluff sits one stroke back, with Luke Janning of Omaha two back.

In the girls' division, Haley Thiele of Wahoo took a three-stroke lead after day one with a 1-under par 70. Thiele's sister, Hannah, was her closest pursuer as she finished with a 73. Holding down third place with a 77 is Hannah Hunke of Snyder.

Dormann birdied all three par fives on his opening nine but was foiled by two double bogeys and a triple on his second nine. Blauert's round was derailed by a couple of big numbers including a 10 on the par-4 second.

The event continued Wednesday.

 

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