Despite lowering the team score by 21 strokes the Austin Packers boys golf team still came in third to behind Faribault and Mankato West during a triangular in Faribault Tuesday.

Austin shot a 345 putting them second behind Mankato West who had a 341. Faribault got the win with a 326.

“We are still trying to find the core four scores needed to be competitive,” said coach Chris Gogolewski. “They just haven’t come yet and with a short season there isn’t much time to wait for improvements if we are expecint to be near the middle of the conference.”

Isaac Christianson was meet medalist with a 80. Alex Thorson wasn’t too far behind with a score of 83. Tony Baudler shot a 89, James Snee a 93, Ethan Morey a 94 and Cole Kroneman a 99.

Thursday the Packers will be at the Northfield Invitational and then Friday they will be in New Prague for an invitational.