Shooting two under par 68 to win medalist honors at Jester Park during the Des Moines Christian boys’ golf tournament on Thursday, Greene County boys’ golfer Elijah Block took advantage of good weather conditions. Coach Dave Destival said it was a great round, but not necessarily an easy one. “That’s a tough course, a big course, and Elijah did have some bogeys on the day. But what he was able to do was also get some birdies to remain under par.”

The coach said he’s really pulling for the the senior. “I’m hoping things really come together for him this season. He’s off to a great start, but it’s golf, and things can really change in a hurry. We hope he has a great season because he’s such a great kid and he works so hard and wants to be successful so badly.”