Helias Crusaders Win Liberty North Golf Invitational

Dawson Schnieders and Lake Bennett of Helias share medalist honors with even-par 72s.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 4:52am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a high school golf tournament, with overlapping planes of green fairways, sand traps, and golfers in mid-swing, conveying the dynamic energy and competition of the event.The Helias Crusaders' victory at the Liberty North Invitational showcases their dominance in the regional high school golf scene.Jefferson City Today

The Helias Crusaders golf team captured the team title at the 19-team Liberty North Invitational tournament held at Winterstone Golf Course in Independence, Missouri. Helias topped the field with a 12-over-par 300 team score, led by co-medalists Dawson Schnieders and Lake Bennett who both shot even-par 72s.

Why it matters

This victory continues Helias' strong performance in high school golf tournaments in the region, further cementing their status as one of the top programs in the area. The Liberty North Invitational is a prestigious event that attracts many of the top teams and players in the state.

The details

In addition to the co-medalist performances from Schnieders and Bennett, Helias also got a 76 from Andre Vargas, an 80 from Harper Neidert, and an 86 from Grayson Moore. Helias' Jack Sinnett also played as an individual, tying for 60th with an 85. Grain Valley finished second with a 306 team score, while Liberty North was third at 310 and Rockhurst fourth at 311.

  • The tournament was held on Monday, March 30, 2026.

The players

Helias Crusaders

The high school golf team from Helias High School in Jefferson City, Missouri.

Dawson Schnieders

A golfer for the Helias Crusaders who shot an even-par 72 to share medalist honors at the Liberty North Invitational.

Lake Bennett

A golfer for the Helias Crusaders who shot an even-par 72 to share medalist honors at the Liberty North Invitational.

Andre Vargas

A golfer for the Helias Crusaders who shot a 76 at the Liberty North Invitational.

Harper Neidert

A golfer for the Helias Crusaders who shot an 80 at the Liberty North Invitational.

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The takeaway

The Helias Crusaders' victory at the Liberty North Invitational demonstrates their continued excellence in high school golf, as they topped a strong 19-team field to claim the team title. The co-medalist performances from Schnieders and Bennett further highlight the individual talent on the Helias squad.