Millard North's Sam Vocelka leads the pack after first day of Class A State Golf

Behind Millard North's Sam Vocelka at -5 is Gavin Gersch of Lincoln Southeast at -3, followed by Trevor Gutschewski and Porter Topp of Omaha Westside tied at -2.

May 23, 2023Updated: May 23, 2023
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

NORFOLK, Neb. -- Day one of the Class A state golf tournament took place Tuesday at Norfolk Country Club.

Through 18 holes, a surprise leader in Millard North's Sam Vocelka shot a personal best five under 67.

"I knew if I just had the right mindset I would be able to post a good score," he said. "It was just putting, I kept making putts."

Behind Vocelka at -5 is Gavin Gersch of Lincoln Southeast at -3, followed by Trevor Gutschewski and Porter Topp of Omaha Westside tied for third at -2.

Lincoln Southeast is leading the team standings with a total team even-par 288.

The second round will be played Wednesday at Norfolk Country Club.

Regional

Bloomfield rolls Creighton, Plainview stuns EPPJ to set up Queen Bee-Pirates Sub-District Title

Bloomfield rolls Creighton, Plainview stuns EPPJ to set up Queen Bee-Pirates Sub-District Title

Townhomes possibly coming to Norfolk after zoning approval

Townhomes possibly coming to Norfolk after zoning approval

Norfolk Economic Development Director leaves lasting legacy as city earns five-year certification

Norfolk Economic Development Director leaves lasting legacy as city earns five-year certification

Eight new life-saving devices approved for Norfolk Fire and Rescue

Eight new life-saving devices approved for Norfolk Fire and Rescue