Two teams and 3 medalists competed Monday and Tuesday at the 13-5A District Championship in Sherman. The Black Team soared to the top of the field Monday leading by 53 strokes and extended their lead by another 31 strokes on Tuesday. The team shot 334-345 to win. Competing for the black team were seniors, Katie Haeussler and Emma Blair, sophomores, Sofia Denham and Emily York, and freshman, Jordan Wheelis. Emily York claimed the individual title and is the 2023 13-5A District Champion! Emily shot her career best score, 83 on Monday and improved by 2 strokes Tuesday, shooting an 81 and setting a new personal best. “After the first day, I realized that I was pretty high up on the leaderboard individually, I don't think, however, that it truly crossed my mind that I had a shot at being district champion. I just went out there to try my best and play some solid golf."
The Lovejoy girls Red Team finished in 3rd place, trailing McKinney North by a total of 16 strokes. The team was made up of Katelyn Coleman, Nola Carroll, Mackenize Manley, Olivia Nickell, and Natalie Breaux.
In addition to Emily York setting a new career low (81), freshman Nola Carroll and senior Katie Haeussler both set a new personal career low round during the district tournament. Katie came out strong on day 1 shooting her career best score, 81 while Carroll rounded out the tournament shooting 91 on day 2 and breaking her personal record.
13-5A First Team All District
1st: Emily York, 83-81 (164)
5th: Jordan Wheelis, 83-88 (171)
13-5A Second Team All District
T7th: Sofia Denham, 87-87 (174)
T7th: Katelyn Coleman, 88-86 (174
9th: Emma Blair, 90-89 (179)
10th: Katie Haeussler, 81-101 (182)
The Leopard’s will compete in the 2-5A Regional Championship at Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club on April 17-18 with one thing in mind - a top 3 finish, earning The Leopards a spot at the 5A State Tournament in Georgetown for the first time in school history!