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Sophomore Stephanie Oster watches as sophomore
Chri stina Herrera practi ces putting. Teammates
often helped each other by giving advice during
practices. photo by Claire Brown DRIVING
Sophomore Christina Herrera works on her form
during a practice at The Knolls. The girls tri ed new
techniques and worked on putting, chipping and
driving at practice. photo by Claire Brown FOR TH
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By: Stephanee Finger

With a second place finish at dis- came close friends with each other, es-
tricts and placing third at Metros, the girls pecially from all the van rides to the
golf team had a very successful season, courses. Friendships made the van rides
while developing team unity and making more enjoyable.
new friendships. "One of the most memorable
"The team hasn't gone to state for things about the season was riding in
a couple of years, and I thought it was vans because we got to talk and have lots
great that we've made so much improve- of fun ," sophomore Amanda Pennell
ment," junior Karla Woods said. said.
Some ofthe achievements at dis- Freshman Lindsey Hererra said
tricts were made by senior Kristen Kucera the unity of the team was very good which
who fired a 91 to finish seventh and sopho- made the season a lot more enjoyable.
more Stephanie Oster finished eighth Kucera was the top golfer for MN
with a 96. at the state tournament at Grand Island.
Playing well as a team and as The Mustangs were happy with
individuals was a key part of being on the their second place finish in the Abraham
golf team. Lincoln Invite. Kucera led the team with
"It's a team sport because we all a fourth place finish, Oster shot an 88 for
work together to support each other and sixth place, and McPherson shot a 103.
go as far as we can. It's an individual sport Another highlight was placing
because you compete against people on third at the Metro tournament, just behind
you team and people from other schools Millard South.
at the same time," junior Chava Through the team unity devel-
McPherson said. oped, girls golf had a very positive sea-
Throughout the year the girls be- son said coachMark Pilkington.

Practicing on a warm fa ll
day at The Knoll s are
fres hman Ju lie Gunderson
and sophomore Amanda
Pennell. Warming up and
preparing before a meet
was a key to success.
photo by Claire Brown

her eye on th e ball, freshman Lindsey Herrera
her putt before competing. The key to
·mnrnv,,m.,r tin golf was continuous practi ce. photo by

Coach Mark Pilkington helps sophomore Stephanie
ter with her swing at practice. The first day of state,
tt Grand Island, Oster shot an 88 to lead the Mu stangs.
hoto by Claire Brown

Girls Golf