Locke leads Glendale to Class 4 runner-up finish

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This was supposed to be a “rebuilding year” for the Glendale Falcons after losing three talented seniors from last year’s perfect Class 4 state champ team. Instead, three new seniors and a pair of freshman took GHS to the verge of a second straight title. Ultimately the Falcons (613) finished runner-up to Rockhurst by just three strokes Tuesday afternoon at Twin Hills Country Club in Joplin.

“It was a very successful year for us,” said head coach Chris Obert. “If you had asked us at the beginning of the year if we had a shot I would say no shot, but these kids have put a lot of work and effort in this year.”

Senior Alex Locke (148), signed with D-2 Maryville University in St. Louis, finished in a tie for second to lead the Falcons. Locke entered the final round in a three-way tie for first place after firing a an even par 72 on Monday. He lost by just two strokes to Chaminade’s Joseph Terschluse (146).

The difference ultimately came down to a two-stroke penalty assessed to Locke on the par 3 11th hole.

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“I landed it and it spun back on the mud,” said Locke, whose tee shot landed on the edge of a pond. “I had a good lie, took my shoes off, and then on my back swing I just barely knicked four or five drops of water.”

Locke saved bogey on the hole, but was informed by a MSHSAA official after the hole that he would be given a two-stroke penalty for making contact with the hazard in his back swing.

Knowing the team needed him, Locke went on to birdie the next two holes.

“He’s a very mature kid and he’s a great kid,” said Obert. “I’m very proud of that guy.”

“At the end of the day it’s just a game,” said Locke, who also played soccer and kicked for the football team. “I’m just out here to have fun. It’s my senior year. I just kept on trucking and barrelled through.”

Fellow senior Chase Gafner (153) also earned all-state honors, finishing 14th.

The third senior, Brett Davis (155), stepped up big this season, finishing tied for 19th.

A pair of freshman, Dawson Meek (T-30) and Conner Obert (T-52), were also key additions to the team this year and are expected to be the nucleus for next year.

“It was great to have the experience we had this year, so hopefully they’ll be able to do that next year,” said Obert. “Whether we can fill those spots next year, we’ll have to wait and see. We’ve got the kids willing to put the effort in and if they do we’ll see what happens next year.”

Glendale lost just three events (Kickapoo match, districts to Lebanon and state) all season by a total of five strokes.

The Falcons played this season with a heavy heart after the death of one of last year’s leaders Sam Holmes.

Locke, who spoke at Holmes’ funeral, said the first couple tournaments were tough, but the team found a way to fight through it and play for Holmes.

“I just woke up one morning and thought he’s in a better place,” said Locke. “I’m glad he’s in a better place and we as a team are going to come together and play well.”
TEAM RESULTS
1. Rockhurst High School – 305-305 = 610
2. Glendale High School – 300-313 = 613
3. Chaminade High School – 306-309 = 615
4. Rock Bridge High School – 318-306 = 624
5. St. Louis University High School – 321-324 = 645
6. Lebanon High School – 320-332 = 652
7. Lafayette (Wildwood) High School – 332-321 = 653
8. Liberty North High School – 320-341 = 661

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS

Name School Rd 1 Rd 2 Total
1 Joseph Patrick Terschluse Chaminade 73 73 146
2 Alexander S Locke Glendale 72 76 148
2 Jacob Douglas Propeck Rockhurst 75 73 148
4 Matt Hoemann Washington 72 77 149
5 Reilly Ahearn Ladue Horton Watkins 74 76 150
5 Hudson Dubinski Rock Bridge 73 77 150
5 Robert Dylan Enright Rockhurst 76 74 150
5 Sam Parrott Liberty 73 77 150
5 Ross Steelman Rock Bridge 76 74 150
5 Nathan Lee Woolard Poplar Bluff 77 73 150
11 Maxwell Cummings Kreikemeier Lafayette (Wildwood) 76 76 152
11 David Meindl Timberland 74 78 152
11 Kevin Joseph Wahle DeSmet 77 75 152
14 Chase J Gafner Glendale 75 78 153
15 Tanner Jon Collins Liberty North 74 80 154
15 James O’Connor Lee’s Summit West 78 76 154
15 Kristofer C Snodgrass Park Hill 78 76 154
15 Hale Carson St. clair Rockhurst 78 76 154
19 Brett A Davis Glendale 76 79 155
19 Nicholas Heimann Ft. Zumwalt East 77 78 155
21 Jacob Matthew Mikesch Central (St. Joseph) 77 79 156
21 John Patrick Moran Eureka 72 84 156
21 Andrew (drew) Michael Walsh Chaminade 79 77 156
24 Samuel Evans Bricker St. Louis University 76 81 157
24 Seth M Kovak Nixa 80 77 157
24 Colin Joseph Stolze Chaminade 81 76 157
27 Andrew Asbury Horner Chaminade 75 83 158
27 Jackson Mcguire Lee’s Summit 78 80 158
27 Jonathan James Wachter St. Louis University 77 81 158
30 Michael Edward Bessenbacher Rockhurst 77 82 159
30 Robert C Englehart Jackson 78 81 159
30 Cooper Hess Lebanon 80 79 159
30 Dawson R Meek Glendale 77 82 159
30 Charles Steven Scheipeter Webster Groves 79 80 159
30 Austin C Siebeneck Jefferson City 80 79 159
36 Jack Ehrhardt Lebanon 78 82 160
36 Ethan Eric Packel Rockhurst 77 83 160
36 Carson A Postal Kirkwood 86 74 160
36 Grant Wolfe Timberland 75 85 160
36 Michael Worth Lee’s Summit North 79 81 160
41 Ben Knoesel Rock Bridge 84 77 161
41 Jerod Rosenbarker Smith-Cotton 79 82 161
41 Ethan Christopher Wegner Blue Springs South 86 75 161
44 Thomas Buffington Ft. Zumwalt East 82 80 162
44 Alex R. Heib Vianney 82 80 162
46 Jackson Kempton Smith-Cotton 86 77 163
46 Louis Daniel Perotti St. Louis University 83 80 163
46 Pedro Ramirez North Kansas City 80 83 163
46 Benjamin C. Redmond DeSmet 82 81 163
46 Sam Rentschler Rock Bridge 85 78 163
46 Zachary Joseph Walsh Chaminade 79 84 163
52 Noah Michael Anderson Battle 82 82 164
52 Caleb Davis Liberty North 79 85 164
52 Paul L Henderson Fox 83 81 164
52 John Robert Klingler DeSmet 82 82 164
52 Conner J Obert Glendale 84 80 164
57 Hayden Brogdon Lebanon 81 84 165
57 Jacob Christopher Williams Lafayette (Wildwood) 86 79 165
59 John Andrew Cronin Marquette 82 84 166
60 Zachary Bohmer Ritenour 81 86 167
60 Will Devoy Rock Bridge 86 81 167
60 Brandon Tyler Dimemmo Christian Brothers College 82 85 167
60 Conner Johnston Lee’s Summit 83 84 167
60 Parker A Jones Lee’s Summit West 82 85 167
60 Andrew John Modder St. Louis University 85 82 167
60 Dawson Phegley Roberts Staley 88 79 167
60 Tanner S Walton Jackson 79 88 167
68 Matthew Drallmeier Rolla 81 87 168
68 Tryn Titus Lebanon 81 87 168
68 Max Twardowski St. Louis University 85 83 168
71 William Faulk Nixa 84 85 169
71 Lake Alexander Leroux Battle 86 83 169
71 Drew Neuerburg Liberty North 81 88 169
71 Dylan Thomas Stovall Lafayette (Wildwood) 87 82 169
75 Adam Boczkiewicz Francis Howell 86 84 170
75 Kinder C Jones Ladue Horton Watkins 88 82 170
77 Logan Dahmer Lee’s Summit West 86 85 171
77 Colin Gregory Flowers Lafayette (Wildwood) 87 84 171
77 Jacob Dean Hendricks Kickapoo 83 88 171
77 Geoffrey Joseph Ladue Ii Lafayette (Wildwood) 83 88 171
77 Logan Daniel Smith Kickapoo 83 88 171
77 Brett Harrison Trowbridge Jefferson City 86 85 171
77 Colby Voss Eureka 84 87 171
84 Bennett J Holloway Staley 90 83 173
84 Greg Mitchals Willard 85 88 173
86 Daniel Scott Duffin Liberty North 86 88 174
86 Ryan D Graves Park Hill 91 83 174
86 Samuel C Watson Branson 83 91 174
89 Jacob Auringer Timberland 89 88 177
90 Tyler James Ivey Lebanon 87 91 178
91 Landon Bass Ozark 87 93 180
92 Connor Eschmann Mehlville 86 95 181
92 William Lorenz Oakville 87 94 181
92 Brayden Swearengin Willard 92 89 181
92 Kanyon VanEgdom Liberty North 88 93 181
96 Mitchell K Coiner Republic 94 91 185

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