Red Rock Central Boys Golf Team Receive Academic All-State Team

By: MaKayla Meier

It is a little late for the golf season, but there was some news that did not get covered being  as school was out. The Red Rock Central Boys golf team got Academic All-State last season and two of last year’s seniors received individual Academic All-State.

Last golf season the Red Rock Central boys golf team won the Academic All-State award.  This award is handed out by the Minnesota High School League Golf Coachs Association. The coaches take the top six GPA averages in grades nine through twelve on the team. Only the top four are needed, but the two extra are required for ties.  This year, the contributors to the award were Zach Valentin, Skyler Vold, Casey Engen, Carter Engen, Jordan Smith, and Mark Busswitz. There are eight teams per class  that can receive this award and one from each section.  Red Rock Central was the representative school from section 3A.  

Along with the team Academic All-State Award, Red Rock Central had two individuals that received Individual Academic All-State. To qualify for Individual Academic All-State the person must be a senior with a GPA of 3.7+. Red Rock Central graduated seniors Zach Valentin and Skyler Vold were the recipients of this award.

Congratulations to the Red Rock Central Boys Golf Team of 2012 on your Academic All-State Award and to Zach and Skyler on their individual award!