COLUMBUS, Neb. – Jackson Dunham led Kearney Catholic to an opening-day lead at the Class C state golf championships at Elks Country Club.

Dunham shot a 2-over 74, three shots ahead of Aquinas’ Jaylin Jakub, Pierce’s Abram Scholting and Grand Island Central Catholic’s Bowdie Fox.

The Stars are three shots ahead of GICC in the team race.

The final round of event starts at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday.