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The Freeman Scotties golf team has made their town proud by securing the 1B/2B Girls State Golf Championship at MeadowWood Golf Course. With a total of 102 team points, they showcased their remarkable skills and determination. Junior Lily Knight led the team with an impressive score of 171, supported by strong performances from her teammates. The tournament also spotlighted various local golf talents from both boys’ and girls’ divisions. The community celebrates these achievements and looks forward to future successes in high school golf.
Freeman Scotties Bring Home the Championship Title!
In a thrilling conclusion to the WIAA high school golf state tournaments, the small town of Freeman has a monumental reason to celebrate. The Freeman Scotties golf team truly shone bright over the past couple of days, clinching the coveted 1B/2B Girls State Golf Championship at the picturesque MeadowWood Golf Course in Liberty Lake. With a spectacular total of 102 team points, the Scotties proved they’ve got what it takes to rise above the competition.
Lily Knight Shines Bright
Leading the pack was junior sensation Lily Knight, who showcased her golfing prowess by smashing a score of 171 over two rounds. Not only did she help her team secure the championship, but her performance also set a shining example for young golfers across the state. The hard work and determination of the Freeman team has paid off remarkably this season!
Strong Contributions from Team Mates
But wait, there’s more! Lily wasn’t the only star of the show. Her fellow teammates also put up a strong fight. Kassie Broers and Ashlynn Meenach brought home a tie for ninth place with impressive scores of 186. Just a stroke behind them was Anna McNally, finishing 11th with a score of 188, proving that every stroke counts in golf! Even Emerson Conklin made her mark, tying for 19th place with a score of 208, showing that the team had depth and skill across the board.
Local Boys Shine Too
Big Performances all Around
And it didn’t stop there! In the fiercely contested 4A boys competition, the Lewis & Clark team finished strong in second place. Player Jack Brigham shone brightly, finishing fourth with a score of 144. Not too far behind, the Gonzaga Prep squad finished sixth, with John Malsam tying for 21st place with a score of 152.
Women golfers also made their mark, with Lisette Durkin from Gonzaga Prep tying for eighth in the 4A girls category with a score of 160. In the 3A standings, the Cheney team finished third, with all five of their golfers making the cut. Bright talent Ryan Howe placed 10th with a score of 147.
Spotlight on the Girls from Medical Lake
The Medical Lake ladies had a commendable finish as well in the 1A girls golf competition, bagging the second position with an impressive score of 74.5 points. Special mention goes to Kali Rowe who finished second overall with a stellar score of 152!
Crowning Achievements for Local Players
In the 1B boys classification, Kallen Maioho from Wilbur-Creston-Keller emerged as the runner-up with a score of 146, while Naomi Molitor from Almira Coulee Hartline took second place in the 1B/2B girls classification with a score of 166. Amazing achievements all around!
Thank You and Congratulations!
All these impressive results highlight not just individual talent, but the strength of community support behind these amazing athletes. Congratulations to everyone who participated in the state championships! Here’s to more successes in the future!
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