BIWABIK — The North Woods boys turned in a solid showing Monday at the ten-team Mesabi East Invitational, finishing sixth on the challenging Quarry course at Giants Ridge, while Northeast Range/Ely placed tenth with an incomplete lineup.
North Woods was led by Gage Aune, who found his rhythm on the demanding layout and finished in a five-way tie for fifth place with an 88.
The Grizzlies’ team score was rounded out by Jordan Herdman, who placed 20th with a 97, Brayden Amundson, who shot a 99 to finish 25th, and Peyton Swanson, who carded a 102 to place 30th.
Northeast Range/Ely competed with just three golfers and was not eligible to be ranked in the team standings.
Jayden Zemke led the Nighthawks with a 34th-place finish, followed by Mason Spate-Kurnava in 51st, and Ethan Nickolson in 52nd.
Rock Ridge’s Jackson Bartovich earned medalist honors with a 79, finishing seven strokes over par.