Second-place Class 2 state finish is highest in history of South Shelby boys golf program

By Muddy River Sports | May 21, 2025
The South Shelby boys golf team finished second at the Class 2 state championships at Sedalia Country Club in Sedalia, Mo. From left are Coach Kevin Mitchell, Titus Moore, Eli Hatcher, Noah Wilt, Colt Schmitz and Carson Gough. | Submitted photo

SEDALIA, Mo. — South Shelby boys golf coach Kevin Mitchell could tell the excitement of finishing second at the Class 2 state championships trumped the disappointment of finishing one stroke behind a heated rival. In time, the appreciation for all the Cardinals accomplished will only heighten. “They were really excited about what they did,” Mitchell…

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After missing state tournament by one stroke for past two seasons, South Shelby golfers win district title

By Shane Hulsey, Sports Writer | May 13, 2025
Carson Gough is one of four South Shelby golfers who carded an 82 on Monday in the district tournament at Norwoods Golf Club in Hannibal. | Shane Hulsey

HANNIBAL, Mo. — The South Shelby boys golf team has been agonizingly close to qualifying for the Missouri state tournament the last two seasons, missing out by one stroke each time. The golf gods were on the Cardinals’ side on Monday. South Shelby posted a team score of 328 at Monday’s Class 2 District 2…

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