HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The McPherson girls golf team just missed qualifying their full team for the 4A State Tournament next week at Turkey Creek in McPherson, but four of their golfers will be competing on their home course.
With the top three teams qualifying from the Buhler Regional at Carey Park, McPherson was in fourth place by just two strokes. Buhler won the meet with 336, followed by Hesston in second with 370 and Rock Creek in third with 377. McPherson finished with a team score of 379. Elizabeth Hosford of Hesston won the individual gold, carding a 78.
Despite the tough break as a team, four of the six Bullpup golfers are still going to the 4A State meet. Lleyton Kuhn was the top finisher for McPherson in a tie for 6th with an 88 on the day. Pera Bauer tied for 9th at 94. Ari Prose finished 14th with a 98 for the tournament and Amelia Moody took 15th, shooting a 99. Just off the pace to qualify for State, Abby Schieferecke finished 21st (106) and Addisen French tied for 26th (109).
Full results for the meet can be found below.
The 4A State Tournament is a two-day affair at Turkey Creek Golf Course in McPherson. Round one is next Monday, October 19 and will tee off at 8:30. Those that make the cut for day two will tee off at 9:00 on Tuesday, October 20.
