LAKEVILLE, Minn. – The Farmington Tigers girls golf team opened South Suburban Conference play on a high note, finishing 2nd out of 10 teams at the first league meet of the season on Monday at Crystal Lake Golf Club. Farmington posted a team score of 350 (+66), just six strokes behind Lakeville North (344), who took the top spot.

RECAP
The Tigers were led by 8th-grader Maddie Klein, who turned in a composed round of 83 (+12) to finish 3rd overall among all individual competitors in her SSC debut. Sophomores Jayla Mao and Scarlett Hedrick each carded rounds of 88 (+17) to help pace Farmington's team effort.

Alana Hansen (91, +20) provided another strong showing in the fourth spot, while senior Annika Reuss and 8th-grader Chloe Friesz each contributed rounds of 96 (+25) to round out the varsity lineup.

Farmington's consistency from top to bottom gave them the edge over a competitive field, finishing six strokes ahead of third-place Rosemount (356) and comfortably ahead of several other SSC rivals.

TOP TIGERS

• Maddie Klein (8th): 83 (+12), 3rd overall
• Jayla Mao (So.): 88 (+17), T-7th overall
• Scarlett Hedrick (So.): 88 (+17), T-7th overall
• Alana Hansen (So.): 91 (+20), 16th overall
• Annika Reuss (Sr.): 96 (+25), T-25th overall
• Chloe Friesz (8th): 96 (+25), T-25th overall

TEAM SCORES – TOP 5

1. Lakeville North – 344 (+60)
2. Farmington – 350 (+66)
3. Rosemount – 356 (+72)
4. Prior Lake – 377 (+93)
5. Eagan / Apple Valley – 378 (+94)

UP NEXT
The Tigers will host the Eagan Wildcats on Monday, April 28 at Southern Hills Golf Course in a 1:00 pm match. 

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