May 05, 2026
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Mount Ayr golfers sweep Panthers

Creston’s Long boys medalist

By LARRY PETERSON
Creston's Izzy Spencer chips onto the No. 9 green at Crestmoor Golf Club during Friday's dual meet against Mount Ayr. Spencer was one of six Panther senior golfers honored prior to the meet.

Creston's Izzy Spencer chips onto the No. 9 green at Crestmoor Golf Club during Friday's dual meet against Mount Ayr. Spencer was one of six Panther senior golfers honored prior to the meet. (Larry Peterson)

Mount Ayr won both duals and claimed one medalist honor in Friday’s dual meet on Creston’s senior night Friday at Crestmoor Golf Club.

Creston’s Marshall Long was boys medalist with a 40, edging Mount Ayr’s Avery Wolfe at 41. Garrett Troutwine had a 44 for the Panthers. Javin Hyde of Creston and Mount Ayr’s Carter Levine each shot 44 in the JV competition.

Garrett Troutwine of Creston putts on No. 9 at Crestmoor Friday as teammate Gabe Blazek looks on. Troutwine shot a 44 for the Panthers against Mount Ayr.

Garrett Troutwine of Creston putts on No. 9 at Crestmoor Friday as teammate Gabe Blazek looks on. Troutwine shot a 44 for the Panthers against Mount Ayr. (Larry Peterson)

On the girls side, Mount Ayr defending state champion Jaylee Shaffer shot a one-over par 38 as medalist and teammate Izzy Gilbertson shot 48 as runner-up. Creston’s Ricci Johnston was one stroke back at 49.

Izzy Gilbertson of Mount Ayr tees off at the par-3 No. 6 hole at Crestmoor Friday during Friday's meet against Creston. Gilbertson was runner-up medalist with a 48 behind teammate Jaylee Shaffer's one-over par 38.

Izzy Gilbertson of Mount Ayr tees off at the par-3 No. 6 hole at Crestmoor Friday during Friday's meet against Creston. Gilbertson was runner-up medalist with a 48 behind teammate Jaylee Shaffer's one-over par 38. (Larry Peterson)

Seniors honored prior to the meet were Izzy Spencer, Chasse Downing, Ethan Holliday, Marshall Long, Kylen Parsons, Gabe Blazek and Kaizer Smith.

Creston teams participated in Atlantic Tuesday before the boys travel to Denison Wednesday for the Hawkeye Ten Tournament.

Creston senior Kylen Parsons watches a putt on the No. 3 green at Crestmoor during Friday's dual meet.

Creston senior Kylen Parsons watches a putt on the No. 3 green at Crestmoor during Friday's dual meet. (Larry Peterson)

Boys varsity

Mount Ayr (174) — Avery Wolfe 41 (runner-up), Jaxson Greene 43, Tanner Streit 45, Drew Graham 45, Adler Reed 49, Tytan Gourley 51.

Creston (183) — Marshall Long 40 (medalist), Garrett Troutwine 44, Kylen Parsons 49, Branden Spencer 50, Gabe Blazek 51, Chasse Downing 54.

Girls varsity

Mount Ayr (218) — Jaylee Shaffer 38 (medalist), Izzy Gilbertson 48 (runner-up), Claire Routh 63, Alyssa Doolittle 69, Dallas Newton 71.

Creston (234) — Ricci Johnston 49, Kennedy Strider 61, Isabella Spencer 62, Brooke Huck 62, Nora Barton 67.

Larry Peterson

LARRY PETERSON

Former senior feature writer at Creston News Advertiser and columnist. Previous positions include sports editor for many years and assistant editor. Also a middle school basketball coach in Creston.