Falcons Helmersen, Klein move on to state

A pair of Falcons will tee off at the state 1A boys golf championship next week. Falcons Thorin Helmersen and Anton Klein qualified at the 1A District 1/2 tournament Monday at Useless Bay Golf & Country Club.

A pair of Falcons will tee off at the state 1A boys golf championship next week.

Falcons Thorin Helmersen and Anton Klein qualified at the 1A District 1/2 tournament Monday at Useless Bay Golf & Country Club.

Helmersen shot an 89, and Klein a 93.

Seattle Academy’s Andrew Westoff won the individual competition with a 75, and Seattle Academy claimed the team title.

Two other Falcons competed in the bi-district tournament, but just missed the qualifying mark of 98 strokes. Ian Saunsaucie shot a 101 and Jeff Bueler 104.

South Whidbey will compete in the state 1A championship May 27-28 at Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco.