Lumberjacks Compete at Monticello Golf Invitational

Bemidji High School girls golf team finishes 10th in loaded field of state contenders

Apr. 17, 2026 at 1:35am

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The Bemidji High School girls golf team competed against a strong field of 18 teams at the Monticello Invitational on Thursday. The Lumberjacks finished in 10th place with a team score of 387, led by seniors Taylor Schulke and Bergen Bakke who both carded 91s to tie for 28th place individually.

Why it matters

The Monticello Invitational featured many of the top high school girls golf programs in Minnesota, providing the Bemidji Lumberjacks an early-season test against state-level competition as they look to build on their successful 2025 campaign.

The details

Monticello High School won the team title with a score of 341, followed by Minnewaska (347) and Southwest Christian (351). Bemidji's other scorers were Olivia Wangberg (102), Gracie Klovstad (103), Anika Ohnstad (104), and Stella Schoonover (106). Monticello's Alayna Patz took home the individual medalist honors with a 79.

  • The Monticello Invitational took place on Thursday, April 17, 2026.

The players

Taylor Schulke

A senior on the Bemidji High School girls golf team who carded a 91 to tie for 28th place.

Bergen Bakke

A freshman on the Bemidji High School girls golf team who also shot a 91 to tie for 28th place.

Alayna Patz

The individual medalist at the Monticello Invitational, shooting a 79.

Monticello High School

The team champion of the Monticello Invitational with a score of 341.

Bemidji High School

The Lumberjacks girls golf team that finished 10th at the Monticello Invitational with a team score of 387.

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The takeaway

The Bemidji Lumberjacks girls golf team showed promise at the Monticello Invitational, with seniors Taylor Schulke and Bergen Bakke leading the way. As they continue to face top-tier competition throughout the season, the Lumberjacks will look to build on this early-season performance and make a push towards the state tournament.