Girls’ Golf 2009
The 2009 season saw many firsts for the Lady Royals golf team. After graduating six seniors (including three four-year letter winners) from last year’s team, only one senior and two returning letter winners remained with the team. Even though it was a rebuilding year with seven first-year players, the team did very well. The Royals adopted I Peter 5:5 as their team verse: “….be clothed in humility…” The team accomplished this goal extremely well.
This year also saw the return to league play for the team, the first time since 2003 that the team had the opportunity for league honors. The Royals finished the league season with a 6-4 record, which put them in third place, and remained the only team to defeat the league champions! In the post-season tournament, the Royals showed great improvement and finished second by only one stroke. Individual honors were won by sophomores Jennah Romansky and Noelle Lewis, who made First and Second Team All-League respectively.
In the sectional tournament, Jennah became the first CVCA women’s golfer to ever qualify for the district tournament by shooting the second-best score of the day, a fine 77. Next year, the team has high hopes of qualifying for districts. With hard work in the off-season, this is a realistic goal.
Outstanding senior leadership was shown by Margaret Burton during the season. She provided wonderful encouragement to the new players and always had a bubbly spirit. Juniors on the team were Rachel Potoczek, Sarah Beirne, and Karli Yates. New sophomore players included Heather Alberson, Christene Gesing, and Hannah Ross. Freshman Madi Yates rounded out the team. All of these young ladies were a delight to coach. They represented Christ and CVCA in wonderful fashion in matches and tournaments. They have great potential as golfers, leaders, and most importantly, as women of God.
Thank you, girls, for an outstanding season!
Coach Z
