Bison golfers beat playoff pressure for Coleman title

McCook senior Brady Esch (left) studies the path to a successful putt as pressure rose during the tight Ron Coleman Invite on Friday at Heritage Hills. The Bison eventually won a sudden-death playoff over York for their championship.

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The McCook Bison golf team competed in the Ron Coleman Invitational on Friday April 23rd at Heritage Hills Golf Course in McCook, NE. The weather was very nice, which made the day very enjoyable for everyone involved.

The McCook Bison golf team were the team champions of the invite by edging out York High School in a sudden death playoff. Both McCook and York finished with team scores of 343. The Bison golfers competed very well today and showed a lot of mental toughness when competing in the sudden death playoff at the conclusion of the meet.

The Bison were lead by senior Payton Craw who scored a 79 and was the individual champion for the invite. Payton played very well today and it was great to see him win the Ron Coleman Invitational.

McCook senior Peyton Craw hits a chip shot on the green during Friday's Ron Coleman Invite at Heritage Hills. Craw's 79 captured the individual title for those champion Bison.

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Second in scoring for the Bison was senior Brady Esch by carding an 83 and placing 4th as an individual today. Brady was very solid striking the ball today and his chipping was on point. If it wasn't for a few missed putts throughout his round his score would have been even lower.

McCook Varsity Team Score: 343

Payton Craw - 79 (1st Place)

McCook senior Mason Michaelis sends a tee shot down the fairway at Heritage Hills on Friday.

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Brady Esch - 83 (4th Place)

Hunter Hansen - 89

Mason Michaelis - 92

Eli Kehler - 96

McCook Junior Varsity Team Score: 422

Jonas Sommerville - 96

Ian Brown -99

Matt Nichols - 102

Ryland Peters - 125

Jackson Dellevoet - 130

McCook - 343 (1st Place-Won in Sudden Death Playoff)

York - 343 (2nd Place)

North Platte - 346

Gothenburg - 352

Ogallala - 361

Minden - 372

Broken Bow - 380

Holdrege - 393

Cozad - 398

Decatur Community - 420

McCook JV - 422

Lexington - 423