Raven Girls Open Season With Road Win at Columbus

Wildcat's Wellington and Raven's O'Rourke Medal

Apr. 9, 2026 at 5:03pm

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The Southeast Iowa Superconference girls' golf dual season opened on Tuesday as the Hillcrest Academy Ravens defeated the host Columbus Wildcats 222-300 at Cedar Crest Country Club in Columbus Junction. Hillcrest's Brynna O'Rourke finished as the medalist runner-up with a 54, while Columbus' Hailey Wellington took home the individual medalist title with a 52.

Why it matters

This early-season dual match sets the stage for the rest of the conference golf season, with Hillcrest and Columbus expected to be among the top teams competing for the Southeast Iowa Superconference title. The individual performances by O'Rourke and Wellington also highlight the talent level in the conference.

The details

The Ravens were led by O'Rourke's 54, followed by Claire Withrow's 55, Emma Parizek's 57, Ava Miller's 59, Annika Schrock's 61, and Maddie Carolan's 72. For the Wildcats, in addition to Wellington's medalist round of 52, Jocelyn Hernandez shot a 54, Kinlee Brown a 59, and Ellie Valencia a 135.

  • The Southeast Iowa Superconference golf dual season got underway on Tuesday, April 9, 2026.

The players

Brynna O'Rourke

A golfer for the Hillcrest Academy Ravens who finished as the medalist runner-up with a 54.

Hailey Wellington

A golfer for the Columbus Wildcats who took home the individual medalist title with a 52.

Hillcrest Academy Ravens

The visiting team that defeated the Columbus Wildcats 222-300 in the Southeast Iowa Superconference girls' golf dual.

Columbus Wildcats

The host team that lost to the Hillcrest Academy Ravens 222-300 in the Southeast Iowa Superconference girls' golf dual.

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The takeaway

This early-season conference dual match showcased the strong talent level in the Southeast Iowa Superconference, with both Hillcrest Academy and Columbus boasting top individual golfers who will likely be in contention for conference and postseason honors.