Holmen golfers take 2nd at State - WXOW News 19 La Crosse, WI – News, Weather and Sports |

Verona, WISCONSIN (WXOW)  A slow start ended up costing the Holmen boys golf team Tuesday.

But they were still able to hang on to a 2nd place finish in division one at the WIAA State Golf Meet at University Ridge in Verona.

Arrowhead won the division one title, 7 strokes better then Holmen, who led the division one field by two strokes after 18 holes.

Drew Schroeder shot a 75 to lead the Vikings during day 2.

Jeremy Mason had a 76.

Onalaska was 15 strokes down to start the day and made a charge midway through the round, pulling to within 4 shots at one point.

But the Hill toppers finished 4th, 11 shots back.

Nick Bertram shot a 73 Tuesday and finished 5th overall.

Ben Skogen, the defending division one state champ, shot a two-under par 70 and finished 11th individually.