East High Golf - Monday, October 3, 2022

On Monday, October 3, the East High girls golf team competed in their final regular season tournament of the year, the GWAL Championship.  It was held at Tex Consolver GC, which is the longest public course in the area, and for five of our six girls, it was the first time they had played there.  Afterwards many of our girls talked about what they could’ve done better (what golfer doesn’t?), but considering the course length and a hotter than expected day, our girls did alright.  Meg Tilma of Kapaun ran away with the tournament, shooting a 4-under 68, which was 8 shots better than the second place finisher.  For complete varsity results, click here, and click here for complete JV results.

 Varsity Results

  • Jillian Hutchinson, 109, 18th
  • Faith Mantzke, 119, 24th
  • Natalie Schafer, 128, 29th
  • Beija Cousens, 139, 33rd
  • Mackenzie Wright, 139, 36th

 JV Results

  • Violet Rice, 90, 30th

The major highlight from Monday’s tournament was the announcement of the GWAL All-league teams, which are created based on your scores from all the GWAL events throughout the season.  East High’s Jillian Hutchinson earned Honorable Mention All-league honors for this season.  Please congratulate Jillian if you see her.  Here is the complete list of the All-GWAL teams:

 1st Team:

  • Meg Tilma, KMC
  • Alexa Garrett, KMC
  • Keira Ronsick, BC
  • Bella Jones, BC
  • Ava Truong, KMC
  • Sophia Gimino, KMC

 2nd Team:

  • Tilly Jones, KMC
  • Ella Kerschen, BC
  • Saylor Fornshell, BC
  • Reese Hawkins, SE
  • Mary Bina, BC
  • Maddy Cartwright, KMC

 Honorable Mention:

  • Maley Hanson, N
  • Maddy Engel, KMC
  • Breonna Goodnight, W
  • Phoenix Hill, N
  • LaMia Jackson, S
  • Jillian Hutchinson, E
  • Reese Buell, N
  • Nevaeh Weninger-Henricks, BC
  • Lauren Busch, N
  • Hailey Moore, SE
  • Giavanna Tomlinson, N

The golf season continues on Monday as four of our girls will compete in the 6A KSHSAA Regional tournament at Southwind Country Club in Garden City.  Please wish those girls (Jillian, Natalie, Faith & Mackenzie) good luck!

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