FAIRMONT — The Fairmont Cardinals boys golf team’s dual meet with the Waseca Bluejays was met with bittersweet feelings.

The Cardinals were happy to play in good weather and had four golfers shoot in the 40s. The team score resulted in a 179 tie with the Bluejays, who edged out the Cardinals based on the fifth score on Tuesday at Interlaken Golf Course.

The Bluejays’ Gabe Stoesz shot a 48 to Fairmont golfer Alexander Moeller’s 59.

“It was a close one today. Waseca came and edged us out with the fifth golfer, but it was good competition. It was nice to have a good day and good weather out there,” said Cardinals assistant coach Ryan Stevens, who was celebrating his birthday at the meet. “It’s nice to have four scores in the 40s. That’s what we’ve been shooting for all season long … We’re trying to get ourselves ready for the 18-hole meets coming up.”

Much like the team score, Cardinals golfer Tanner DeWar and Bluejay Nick Rolling tied for medalist honors with a 42.

“Tanner’s really getting there,” Stevens said. “He struggled a little bit to start the season. But, as of late, he’s really been coming on strong.”

DeWar shot four consecutive pars on Hole Nos. 5-8, while Rolling had five total.

Colby Grotte had the next best score for the Cardinals, penciling a 44. Bryan Grotte shot a 46 and Tom Havnen was a stroke behind with a 47.

Carter Lloyd finished the meet with a score of 60 for Fairmont.

“We just would like to see everyone take that next step, sneaking into the high 30s,” Stevens said. “I’m very pleased with their progression so far.”

Griffin Siefert provided the Bluejays with a nine-hole score of 43 and Andrew Weber shot a 46. Jack Priebe birdied on Hole No. 9 to fill out a score card of 48 in the win.

Sam O’Brien shot a 52 for the Bluejays.

Fairmont plays Blue Earth Area in a dual meet at 4:30 p.m. Thursday at Minn-Iowa Golf Course in Elmore.

Varsity Results

Waseca 179; Fairmont 179.

Medalist: Nick Rolling (W) 42, Tanner DeWar (F) 42.

Other Fairmont scores: Colby Grotte 44; Bryan Grotte 46; Tom Havnen 47; Alexander Moeller 59; Carter Lloyd 60.

Madelia 186, Truman/ Granada-Huntley-East Chain/Martin Luther 216, Mountain Lake Area 242 — Jared Henry and Carson Wihlm both shot a 46 for the medalist finish in the Blackhawks’ triangular win on Tuesday at Madelia Golf Course.

Matt Baumgartner and Colin Wihlm each added 47s. Cade Lunz and Joe Fenske both shot 48s for the Blackhawks.

Mason Maloney tallied a Jaguars-leading 48 in the meet. Parker Stevens contributed a score of 53, while Carter Spear ended the day with a 56.

Isaac Johnson rounded out the Jaguars’ team tally with a nine-hole card of 59. Bailey May and Mitchell Steuber shot a 65 and 66, respectively.

Ryan Pedersen led MLA with a 52, while Dima Hanson shot a 60. Thomas Regier penciled a score of 64 and Junior Louangsaphakdy tallied a 66.

Madelia hosts Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial and Truman/Granada-Huntley-East Chain/Truman in a triangular meet at 4:15 p.m. Thursday in Madelia.

Girls Golf

Madelia 227, Truman/Granada-Huntley-East Chain/Martin Luther 252 — Ally Missling shot a medalist score of 51 for the Blackhawks’ dual meet victory over the Jaguars on Tuesday in Madelia.

Alayna Champlin chipped in a 56, while Taylor Tierney and Angelica Garcia notched 60s for the team counting score. Jude Frelich shot a nine-hole score of 62. Cortney DeVlaeminck recorded a score of 76.

Kate Diegnau penciled a runnerup medalist score of 55 for the Jaguars, and Kenlie Pytleski followed two strokes behind with a 57. Hanna Geistfeld etched a 55, while Anika Jensen shot a final counting score of 74.

Lexi Flohrs ended the dual meet with a 110. Emily Johnson notched a 114 for TGHECML.

Madelia plays host to Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial and Truman/Granada-Huntley-East Chain/Truman in a triangular meet at 4:15 p.m. Thursday at Madelia City Park.