The East Atchison Lady Wolves golf team placed second at the MSHSAA Class 1 Girls’ Golf State Championship in Sedalia. Pictured are, from left to right, Amelia Larson, Alex Barnett, Coach Melody Barnett, Kamryn Brown, and Sydnee Bruns. (Shannon Bruns photos)
Alex Barnett sets up her putt. She earned a sixth place medal and All-State recognition with her two-day, 36-hole total score of 182.
Sydnee Bruns watches her putt roll towards the hole in the state tournament. Sydnee earned a medal and All-State recognition for her 13th place finish with a two-day, 36-hole total score of 195.
Kamryn Brown chips closer to the putting green at the state tournament. Her two-day, 36-hole total score was 231.
Amelia Larson lines up for her drive in the state tournament. Her two-day, 36-hole total score was 236.
The Lady Wolves girls’ golf team traveled to Sedalia, Missouri, to compete in the Missouri State High School Activities Association Class 1 State Girls’ Golf Championship Monday and Tuesday, October 16 and 17, 2023. A total of 95 golfers participated. The Lady Wolves brought home the second place prize with a total score of 844 and two golfers medaled individually.
Alex Barnett golfed a 91 both days, scoring a total of 182 and placing sixth overall. She earned All-State recognition and a medal.
Sydnee Bruns golfed a 98 the first day and a 97 the second, scoring a total of 195 and placing 13th overall. She earned All-State recognition and a medal.
Kamryn Brown golfed a 110 the first day and a 121 the second, scoring a total of 231 and tied for 66th place.
Amelia Larson golfed a 114 the first day and a 122 the second, scoring a 236 and tied for 70th place.
This is the second time the Lady Wolves have placed in the top two at state, having won the 2022 championship. Coach Melody Barnett remarked, “The girls have had an awesome season – winning matches and tournaments and a 4th straight district championship title. They had two goals going into this season: win districts and make it as a team to state to bring home more hardware. They did it! It’s wonderful to coach such a motivated and dedicated group! We couldn’t achieve these goals without the extra practice, play time and competitions these girls put in.”
