Entering just its second year in existence, the Wright City girls golf program is still gaining interest and finding its way onto the local scene.
The Wildcats return two competitors this season …
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Entering just its second year in existence, the Wright City girls golf program is still gaining interest and finding its way onto the local scene.
The Wildcats return two competitors this season in junior Kearstin Holland and sophomore Katie Schanuel.
“We’re looking for Katie to have a good season this year,” said Coach Shannon Wells. “She’s played a lot and made progress.”
Holland joined the team relatively new to the sport last season and looks to continue her development.
“We had to teach her to go more from a softball swing to a golf swing,” said Wells.
Wright City also welcomes first-year golfer in junior Destiny Padgett.
“With her, we are working on the mechanics of the swing,” said Wells.
The Wildcats were unable to field a complete team and will focus on individual development.
“Right now our focus is on making progress to get better, so we can compete well during districts,” said Wells.
Warrenton Golf
As the Warrenton golf program develops heading into its fifth year, Coach Kelly Anderson is hopeful changes in the statewide structure will benefit the team.
With the expansion of the sport, Missouri is expanding from two districts to four, meaning the Warriors will compete against smaller schools in the postseason.
“I think a school our size will have more success, which will be good for the girls who’ve been working hard against bigger competition,” said Anderson.
The Warriors have two seniors in Grace Wenzel and Sierra Goddard, who were new to the program last season.
“I’m looking for them to continue to decrease their scores and be good leaders on the course,” said Anderson.
Warrenton returns two juniors, Aimee Hanratty and Sam Butkovich, who led the team consistently last season.
“I’m hoping they will make a big impact this year, especially with us playing smaller schools in districts,” said Anderson. “I think they’re going to have a lot more success at the end of the season. I’ve seen both of them really working hard in the offseason.”
The Warriors have a pair of sophomores in Olivia Mischlispy and Shaye Drees.
Anderson also expects freshman Merrick Owens to emerge as a top contributor.
“She will make a big impact,” said Anderson. “She has a nice swing and is even-tempered which lends itself well to this sport.”
