The Rock Port Blue Jays placed fifth as a team in the Class 1 MSHSAA Golf Tournament. Pictured, from left to right, are Aricin Weber, Tayden Cook, Ryland Garst, Carter Gebhards, and Tarver Muntz. (Troy Cook photo)

Rock Port’s Tayden Cook golfed a 160 at the state golf meet and placed 10th. (Troy Cook photo)

East Atchison’s River Dow golfed a 179 at the state golf meet. He is pictured with his coach, Daniel Umbarger. (Blu Dow photo)

The Class 1 Missouri State High School Athletic Association Golf Tournament was held May 13 and 14, 2024, at the Twin Hills Golf & Country Club in Joplin. A total of 91 golfers participated.

The Rock Port Blue Jays finished the tournament in fifth place with a total score of 717. Tayden Cook golfed an 83 the first day and a 77 the second day, scoring a total of 160 and placing 10th overall. He earned All-State recognition and a medal.

Aricin Weber golfed an 89 the first day and a 93 the second, scoring a 182 and tied for 47th place.

Carter Gebhards golfed a 95 the first day and an 88 the second, scoring a 183 and tied for 49th place.

Ryland Garst golfed a 106 the first day and a 95 the second, scoring a 201 and placed 82nd.

Tarver Muntz golfed a 97 the first day and a 109 the second, scoring a 206 and placed 86th.

East Atchison’s River Dow golfed an 85 the first day and a 94 the second, scoring a total of 179 and tied for 40th place.