On Tuesday, Oct. 3, girls golf competed at the Great Bend Invitational located at Lake Barton Golf Club, where the team placed first overall with a score of 181.

Senior Evyn Cox won the competition with a 44. One over her was senior Lily Garrison, who placed third with a 45. Senior Ashlynn Banker and junior Jaycee Oakley tied for sixth, both with a 47.

Then, on Thursday, Oct. 5, the girls traveled to compete in the regional tournament in Wichita at the Rolling Hills Country Club. There, the team took second with a score of 351.

Hays had four total Top 10 medalists: senior Abbie Norris, Cox, Garrison and Banker. Norris placed second overall with a score of 82. Cox placed sixth with an 87. Garrison and Banker placed ninth and 10th, both with a score of 91.

For the 18th year in a row, the girls will advance to compete in the state competition in Hutchison on Oct. 16-17.

“I’m so proud of the team for making it to State,” said Banker, “We all work really hard and I couldn’t think of a better way to near the end of the season.”

24mnorris@usd489.com