Vermillion Tanagers Sweep Madison in Girls' Golf Opener

Three Tanager golfers shot under 80 in the season-opening dual match.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 6:15am

A cubist, geometric painting depicting the fractured, multi-perspective elements of a girls' golf match, with overlapping planes of green fairways, sand traps, and golfers' silhouettes.The Vermillion Tanagers' decisive dual match victory over Madison showcases the depth and talent of their girls' golf program.Vermillion Today

The Vermillion Tanagers girls' golf team opened their season with a dual sweep over Madison on Tuesday, April 14, at The Bluffs Golf Course in Vermillion, South Dakota. Three Tanager golfers shot under 80 in the match.

Why it matters

The Tanagers' strong start to the season demonstrates the depth and talent of their girls' golf program, which will look to build on this performance throughout the year and potentially contend for a state championship.

The details

In the dual match, the Vermillion Tanagers defeated the Madison team by a decisive margin. Three Tanager golfers - Lily Anderson, Emma Thompson, and Sophia Rodriguez - all shot under 80 on the course, leading their team to the victory.

  • The dual match took place on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
  • This was the season opener for both the Vermillion Tanagers and Madison teams.

The players

Lily Anderson

A standout golfer for the Vermillion Tanagers who shot under 80 in the season-opening dual match.

Emma Thompson

Another Vermillion Tanagers golfer who shot under 80 in the dual match victory over Madison.

Sophia Rodriguez

The third Vermillion Tanagers golfer to shoot under 80 in the season-opening dual win.

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What’s next

The Vermillion Tanagers will look to build on this strong start to the season as they compete in upcoming tournaments and matches throughout the spring.

The takeaway

The Vermillion Tanagers girls' golf team demonstrated their depth and talent in their season-opening dual match victory, with three golfers shooting under 80 to lead the team to a decisive win over Madison.