Golfers earn conference runner-up title

Three Bobcat golfers claimed medals in the Niobrara Valley Conference Golf Tournament, played at Tatonka Golf Course, near Santee.

Dane Miller led the Bobcats, shooting 85. He finished eighth.

Bennet Flenniken was one stroke behind Miller. He placed 10th after carding an 86.

Michael Koenig shot an 89, placing 13th.

Other Bobcat competitors included Dylan Rotherham, who shot 90; Sam Cheatum, 90; Kelton Bruhn, 99; Barrett Stearns, 100 and Ayden Hartigan, 127.

Coach Tom Thramer said the season is quickly winding down.

"It seems like we just started a couple of weeks ago. I have been pleased with how we have been able to finish as a team at our last few meets," he said.