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CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) The Vikings stood just one stroke behind the Jimmies after day one of the Valley City State Invitational at the CrossRoads Golf Course in Carrington. 

On the first day of compotation, the Vikings combined to post a 297, the lowest score since golf was reinstated at VCSU. However, their score would not be enough to surpass their rivals who bettered  the Vikings by a single stroke. On the second day, the Jimmies pulled away. With four golfers finishing in the top five, (Tommy Rockis 2^nd place, Tyler Baukol 2^nd place, Michael Strain 4^th place, and Matt Vacek 5^th place)  the Jimmies turned a one stroke lead into 22 strokes forcing the host team to settle for second place.

The Vikings were led by Ben Sorenson who finished the invite in sixth place with a 152 total over the two day invite. Scores of 154 earned both Jake Richels and Casey Colemer a top ten finish as the duo tied for 9th place. Shane Ost, would end the tournament shooting a 157 putting him in 13^th place.

In the women’s competition, the Vikings Haley Christofferson once again finished in the top five tallying a 171, and finishing fourth overall. It is the fourth straight meet that Christofferson has finished in the top 10.  

The Vikings hit the road for Mitchell, South Dakota and the Palace City Classic taking place on September 27^th and the 28^th.