FERGUS FALLS, MN – Another solid showing by the Valley City State golf teams. The men place second in the meet while Sydney Carlson takes the top spot on the for the women at the Spartan Invite in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.

On the men's side, Junior Zach St. Aubin had a strong second day to finish with a two-day total of 154 (81-73), which was good enough for 5^th place. Freshman John Renaud shot a 156 (75-81) for an 8^th place finish. Junior Owen Haase was right behind Renaud with a 157 (85-72) for 9^th place. Freshman Nick Meisch had a 159 (79-80) and was tied for 11^th. Senior Wyatt Meisch carded a 160 (78-82) to tie for 13^th. Sophomore Howard Neustel shot a 184 (91-93) for 29^th place while Freshman Tony Piccalo shot a 195 (98-97) for 34^th.

As a team, the Vikings finished with a two-day total 619 (313-306) to place second behind Alexandria Tech by six strokes.

Erik Bjorndahl of Mayville State was the medalist with a 143 (72-71).

On the women's side, three of the top six finishers were Vikings. Senior Sydney Carlson was medalist with a two-day total of 159 (77-82). Two shots behind her was teammate Sadie Neustel. The freshman carded a career best two-day total of 161 (77-84). He 77 on day one was also a career best. Winter Oldrock was sixth with a 188 (98-90).

UP NEXT: The Vikings head to Dickinson for the Blue Hawk Invite September 15^th and 16^th.