This season, 14 student athletes make up the golf team. Although this is less than last year, the team is still striving for success. With eight on the varsity and six on the junior varsity teams, there is a lot of room for talent.
The team is very optimistic this season. “This year, we have a strong team and it looks like we’re on our way to playoffs, as long as we keep it up,” Senior Jessica Canonge said. “We shot a 204 in our match against New Brighton, which is really good.” On Sept. 12, Canonge participated in the girl’s MAC tournament, placing eighth out of 32 golfers.
Out of the 10 matches played so far, the athletes won nine of them. “If you’re willing to try, it’s worth it in the end,” Senior Christian Edder said.
There have already been a number of successes achieved by the golf team this season. “I’ve been shooting my best so far [this season],” Sophomore Anthony Thompson said. His goal for the team is to “just continue winning.”
Senior David Grove has a positive outlook on this year as well. “We’re doing pretty good thus far,” said Grove. “[The goal is] our team winning a section title.”
Every athlete has a reason for sticking with their sport. “I like [golfing] because of the challenge,” Sophomore Stu Skogsholm said, whose personal goal is to qualify for WPIALs.
According to Seniors Mark Zurick and Aaron McSorley, being on the golf team has also taught the players about character. “It’s taught me to be a lot more respectful,” Zurick said. McSorley feels that golf has made him a lot calmer because of the nature of the sport.
On another note, Edder has faith in the JV team. “I hope they’re successful and keep the tradition of winning from past years.” Being a captain, Edder appreciates that his team respects him as a leader, and gives him the chance to lead by example.
With six seniors graduating this year, the golf team encourages more students to come out and give it a shot. “Definitely [try out] because it’s fun, you can golf for free and it’s easy,” Zurick said. The team will continue their season with a match against South Side on Oct. 1.