Mitchell’s Asher Dannenbring wins Huron Invite, continues hot start

HURON, S.D. – Mitchell senior Asher Dannenbring continued his strong start to the boys golf season Thursday, winning the Huron Invite at Broadland Creek Golf Course.

Dannenbring shot a 2-under-par 70, one stroke ahead of Elijah Larson of Yankton. Dannenbring recorded seven birdies, including one on the 392-yard, par-4 18th hole.

Mitchell finished fifth among 12 teams with a score of 35-over par. Brandon Valley won the team title at 9-over, 11 strokes ahead of Yankton.

Dannenbring also finished second individually ON Tuesday at the Pierre Invitational, shooting a 3-under 69 at Hillsview Golf Course. He won the two-day Warrior-Lynx Invite on Aug. 18 with a 2-under 139.

Freshman Eli Konrad tied for 20th Thursday with a 9-over 81.

The Kernels return to action Tuesday, Sept. 1, at the Hub City Invite in Aberdeen. The tournament begins at 10 a.m. at Lee Park Golf Course.