The recent popularity of golf has been evident as area high school teams have been enjoying strong numbers. The popularity also has improved the game, as more and more players are shooting lower and lower scores. The boys golf field looks wide open, with a number of local teams figuring to be in the mix late in the season. The Eagles finished in the middle of the pack last spring, going 6-6 overall and finishing in the middle of the Lake Conference.
Apple Valley returns most of the same players who made an impact last year.
With that group back, coach Jim Geske figures his team should be competitive with anyone. The key returnees this season include Dan Quam, Dan Murphy, Tom Sullivan and Colin Kelly. Some of the newcomers who hope to make an impact this spring are Matt Brums, Matt Jackson, Tyler Anderson, Tyler Dahl, Jake Dorsey and Parker Pemberton. Geske said all of the players have worked hard to improve their game during the offseason. He said the returnees are entering their third year of varsity competition, which should make the team strong.