RICHMOND, Ind. – Richmond and Centerville advanced to the IHSAA Girls Golf Regional after finishing in top two spots at the Richmond Sectional at the Elks Country Club on Monday, Sept. 18.
The host Red Devils won the overall team title with a 349 with Centerville following with a 358. Union County posted a 373 to also move on to the Lapel Regional on Saturday, Sept. 23.
“It was a great day,” Richmond coach Brent Struewing said of the 27th sectional title.
The other team scores were Northeastern 417, New Castle 427, Connersville 429, Hagerstown 437, Lincoln 446, Union (Modoc) 450, while Randolph Southern had just two players.
The Lapel Regional is at the Edgewood Golf Club in Anderson. In addition to the participants from Richmond, the other sectionals heading to The Edge are Noblesville, Muncie Central, Indianapolis Cathedral and New Palestine.
“We’ve been there enough to know and we’ve been close,” Struewing said. “They take the top three teams (to state) and we’ve finished fourth and we’ve finished sixth. This year we’ve got a chance.”
Centerville’s Alex Goodwin survived one playoff hole against Union County’s Peityn Gillman to end the day as the medalist. Both had a 79 after 18 holes.
“Last year, I tied for medalist and I lost on my second hole of the playoff,” Goodwin said. “This year, I was more relaxed.”
Goodwin carded an 83 last fall as she faced Union County’s Emma Kassens in the playoff. Goodwin and teammate Aurora Biava both played in the regional in 2022 as individuals.
Richmond rounded out the top five individually with Hannah Stearley (80), Lauren Freeman (82) and Isabella Roll (87).
Lauren Lacey of Northeastern had an 89 to qualify as an individual. She will be joined at the regional by Connersville’s Abby Keal (94) and Randolph Southern’s Brianna Smith (96).
RICHMOND GIRLS GOLF SECTIONAL RESULTS
Richmond (349) – Isabella Roll 87, Lauren Freeman 82, Priya Hodges 100, Hanna Stearley 80, Emma French 100.
Centerville (358) – Alex Goodwin 79, Aurora Biava 88, Emma Staton 95, Kenna Hemmerling 104, Lilah Bellew 96.
Union County (373) – Peityn Gillman 79, Madysson McClure 91, Nora Robinson 100, Mel Goecke 105, Aubrey Beck 103.
Northeastern (417) – Lauren Lacey 89, Ava Bales 101, Julia Beatty 106, Ella Coddington 121, Sady Gammon 122.
New Castle (427) – Lydia Hines 97, Addi McGowan 98, Kami Hudson 114, Lilly Scott 118, Hailey Helsey 126.
Connersville (429) – Abby Keal 94, Allison Badore 114, Karlee Garrett 105, Gabby Beuhner 116, Alaina Daniels 116.
Hagerstown (437) – Havanna Harris 100, Stephanie Abshire 106, Emily Hill 112, Morgan Williamson 119, Alyssa Walker 129.
Lincoln (446) – Addyson Pitcock 104, Allison Clayton 113, Lili Griffey 117, Elliot Jones 112.
Union (Modoc) (450) – Glory Ellis 101, Zoe Ogden 104, Gracie French 120, Kenzy Ogden 125.
Randolph Southern (No score) – Breanna Smith 96, Courtney Clear 122.