Attention all golf enthusiasts! The state championships are heating up, and we’ve got some thrilling updates that you won’t want to miss. But here’s where it gets exciting: Scottsbluff’s own Addie Peck is making waves in the Class B Girls State Golf Championships, and she’s right in the thick of the action on her home turf at Scotts Bluff Country Club.
As a senior, Peck demonstrated her resilience during the opening round, starting with a 43 on the front nine and bouncing back with a solid 39 on the back nine. Her total score of 82, 10 over par, positioned her as the clubhouse leader when her round concluded. And this is the part most people miss: Despite her strong start, Peck will enter the final round tied for third place, just four shots behind the leader. Can she close the gap and claim the title? Only time will tell.
Leading the pack after day one is Annabelle Bang of Elkhorn, who carded an impressive 78, six over par. Close behind in second place is Avery Peter of Elkhorn North, finishing at nine over par with an 81. Controversial question: With such tight margins, could we see a dramatic shift in the leaderboard on the final day? Let us know your predictions in the comments!
In the team competition for Class B, the Bearcats secured fourth place after the first round with a combined score of 75 over par. MayLee Smith, Elliot Selzer, and MolliJane Smith contributed scores of 92, 93, and 96, respectively. Elkhorn North currently leads the pack at +55, holding a six-shot advantage over Duchesne Academy (+61), while Gretna East trails by just one more shot at +62. Gering, sitting in 12th place out of 12 teams, posted a combined +119, led by Lauren Doll’s 93. Doll will start round two tied for 33rd place. For the full Class B standings, CLICK HERE.
Switching gears to Class C at Lake Maloney Golf Club in North Platte, Minden has taken a commanding lead in the team standings, outpacing Scotus Central Catholic by 24 shots. The Whippets also dominate the individual leaderboard, with KayLynn Jorgensen leading at two over par and her teammate Macy Jorgensen trailing by eight shots at +6. But here’s a counterpoint: While Minden looks strong, could an underdog team or player make a surprising comeback in the final rounds? Share your thoughts below!
Locally, Mitchell’s Kaidyn Patterson stood out in Class C, shooting a 21 over par round of 93, which places her tied for 28th heading into round two. Kimball’s Aubrey Culek finished with a 100, tying for 48th place. Chadron, ranked 13th in the 15-team field, saw a standout performance from Emmerson Landreth, who carded an 89 (+17) to secure a T-13th position. For the complete Class C standings, CLICK HERE.
As the championships unfold, one thing is clear: every stroke counts, and the drama is far from over. Who will rise to the top, and who will fall short? Stay tuned, and don’t forget to join the conversation—we want to hear your take on these thrilling competitions! © 2025 Nebraska Rural Radio Association. All rights reserved. Republishing, rebroadcasting, rewriting, redistributing prohibited. Copyright Information
