Hawley senior Sophie Cook is the Olson Oil Company Athlete of the Week. Cook took runner-up honors in the Class AA State Girls Golf Tournament at Ridges at Sand Creek in Jordan, recording a two-day total of 152 (77-75) and finishing four strokes behind Pequot Lakes senior Genevieve Birkeland who won the individual title with a 148 (73-75).
Cook claimed fourth place at the 2024 state tournament, was runner-up in 2023 and tied for 7th at the 2022 event. Her runner-up finish this year caps a tremendous high school golf career for the Nuggets.
Sophie was also nominated for Ms. MN Golf, a prestigious honor recognizing outstanding performance during the season, academic achievement, and strength of character. Nominees are selected by a committee of high school coaches and amateur golf representatives.