Perry golf teams return to action this week

Jayettes head to Winterset Invitational, Bluejays travel to West Marshall Boys Golf Tournament

Apr. 20, 2026 at 4:15pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a high school golf match, with overlapping planes of green, brown, and blue representing the course and players.The Perry golf teams take the course this week, with the Jayettes and Bluejays both looking to build momentum as the spring season heats up.State Center Today

The Perry Bluejays and Jayettes golf teams are back in action this week, with the Jayettes competing at the Winterset Invitational and the Bluejays playing in the West Marshall Boys Golf Tournament.

Why it matters

High school golf is an important part of the spring sports season in Iowa, and the Perry teams are looking to build on their recent performances as they face off against other schools in the region.

The details

The Jayettes, led by Karagyn and Kalley Whelchel who finished first and second at the North Polk Girls Golf Triangular last week, will tee off at 1pm in Winterset. The Bluejays, meanwhile, will take the course at 2pm in State Center, facing off against 11 other teams at the Lincoln Valley Golf course.

  • The Jayettes play at 1pm today in Winterset.
  • The Bluejays play at 2pm today in State Center.

The players

Karagyn Whelchel

A member of the Perry Jayettes golf team who finished first at the North Polk Girls Golf Triangular last week.

Kalley Whelchel

A member of the Perry Jayettes golf team who finished second at the North Polk Girls Golf Triangular last week.

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The takeaway

The Perry golf teams are looking to build on their recent performances as they kick off a busy week of competition, with the Jayettes aiming to continue their strong start and the Bluejays hoping to make a statement against their opponents.