Amarillo High girls wins Region I-5A golf championship, Canyon takes second at Region I-4A tournament

For the fifth time in school history and the second time since 2021, the Amarillo High Lady Sandies golf team are Region I-5A champions.

The Lady Sandies dominated the competition on Wednesday and Thursday at the Lakeridge Country Club in Lubbock firing a 36-hole total of 609 to beat second place Argyle (638) by 29 strokes.

AHS shot an opening team round of 300 on Wednesday and then overcame very cold and windy conditions to shoot a 309 on Thursday.

“This is awesome,” AHS head coach Skyler Walden said. “It shows how hard this team works and the character they all have. Even though golf is an individual sport, they all care about each other and play as a team. This means a ton to the program. What’s great is we all work together and are all thrilled and happy for one another.”

Charlee Thacker and Addi Britten paced the Lady Sandies with two strong performances. In fact, the two tied for second individually after 36-holes and had to go to a playoff against each other for a silver medal. Thacker went on to win that playoff hole earning the silver while Britten won the bronze medal.

Thacker posted a two-day score of 72-76 for a 148 total. Britten was equally impressive shooting 74 both days for a 148. Teammate Tyler Held fired a 74 on Wednesday with an 80 on Thursday for a 36-hole tally of 154 with McKenna Montoya (80-79 – 159) and Christi Jones (87-90) rounding out the team.

AHS was so dominant during district; the Lady Sandies took two teams to the regional tournament. The AHS Gold team ended up placing ninth overall with a 36-hole round of 743.

The UIL Class 5A state golf tournament is set for May 6-7 at the Legacy Hills Golf Club in Austin.

After making school history with a first trip to the UIL Class 4A state golf tournament last year, the Canyon Lady Eagles were able to punch another ticket back to state this season with another second-place finish at the Region I-4A tournament on Wednesday and Thursday at the Shadow Hills Golf Course in Lubbock.

Canyon shot a 314 on Wednesday and despite gusty conditions on Thursday put together a 322 for a 36-hole score of 636. Andrews was the Region I-4A champion with a two-day total of 612.

Lauren Robason highlighted the Lady Eagles finishing in the top five by shooting an eye-popping 72 on Wednesday and 77 on Thursday for a 149.

Grace Sutton followed thanks to a top 10 placing with an 82 Wednesday but then bounced back with a 76 in the wind Thursday for a 158. Rounding out the team was Chloe Stenberg (79-84 – 163), Presley Davis (81-85 – 166) and Hartley Davis (84-87 – 171).

The UIL Class 4A state golf tournament will take place May 6-7 at the Legends Golf Course in Austin.

At the Region I-2A golf tournament played at the Palo Duro Creek Golf Course in Canyon on Wednesday and Thursday, the Wellington Lady Skyrockets were able to make it out advancing to the state tournament.

Wellington was able to snag third place with a two-day total of 826. The Lady Skyrockets posted a 419 Wednesday then a 407 on Thursday despite windy conditions.

The twin sister combination of Kaitlyn and Kendra Bawcom were outstanding for Wellington. Kaitlyn placed sixth individually shooting a 92 on Wednesday and a 96 on Thursday for a 188. Kendra finished tied 10th overall with a 101 on Wednesday followed by a 99 on Thursday for a 200.

Vega’s Maigyn Ellis qualified for state as an individual after a fantastic two days. Ellis won a silver medal placing second individually with a 36-hole score of 92-93 – 185.

The UIL Class 2A state tournament will be held May 6-7 at the Lions Municipal Golf Course in Austin.