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PAGE C6, KEIZERTIMES, MARCH 15, 2019 McNary golf teams return solid core BY MATT RAWLINGS Of the Keizertimes Coming into the 2019 season, both McNary’s girls and boys golf teams fi nd themselves in similar situa- tions. For the girls squad, the loss of senior Hannah Elliot is huge. Elliot fi nished third at the Greater Valley Con- ference District Tournament last year after shooting an 88 on the fi rst day, followed by an 87 on the following day, which earned her a spot at the state tournament. Without their top golf- er from last year, the Celtics will rely heavily on Juralee Stover in 2019. Stover also qualifi ed for state last season by taking fi fth at districts and looks to build off the success she had in 2018 by putting together a strong season in 2019. “I expect her to lead our team with her play and lead- ership. Over the off-season she committed herself to im- proving her game,” McNary girls golf coach Brad Lomax said. “The one thing that stands out the most is her confi dence. I now see a young lady that is willing to be more aggressive from 150 KEIZERTIMES/Matt Rawlings yards out or help a teammate out with reading the greens McNary’s Joel Dutcher hopes to contend for a district title in his junior season as the leader of the McNary boys golf team. at practice.” However, Stover isn’t the tion to be at the state tour- ter — who placed third at the placed second at districts trict tournament, which is and fi nished 23rd at the his personal best. only girls golfer that Mc- nament in a couple months. GVC Tournament. “I expect Joel to be one of But the Celtics will return state tournament last sea- “Success will be each Nary is relying on. The Celtics also return se- player tweaking small parts their top golfer from last year son. Dutcher shot a 71 in the best players in the league niors Emma John and Katie of their game everyday at in junior Joel Dutcher, who his fi rst round at the dis- once again,” McNary boys Wyatt, as well as juniors in practice, bringing and main- Bailey True and Carly McEl- taining a positive attitude haney, which makes their and sharing in each other’s depth among the best in the small victories,” Lomax said. Sam Goesch CLU, Agent “I believe that if each league. “We return a group of player can do those things players that all have the ex- individually, they will go perience and potential to go lower each week and as a under 100 at every match. team the McNary ladies golf Any one of these girls could team will make the state golf play in any one of the varsity tournament in mid-May.” 3975 River Road North The McNary boys team, positions.” Keizer, OR 97303 With an experienced on the other hand, also grad- Bus: 503-393-6252 Web: SamGoesch.com group, don’t be surprised if uated a state qualifi er last season in Matt Langenwal- the Lady Celts are in posi- State Farm , Bloomington, IL 1211999 Sam Goesch Ins Agcy Inc golf coach Rick Ward said. While Dutcher hopes to compete for a district crown for the second straight year, Ward acknowledged that it might be a little more dif- fi cult this season since Mc- Nary is now in the same conference with Summit, Bend and Mountain View. “Our league got a lot harder. We have much more competitive teams,” Ward said. “As a team, we’ll have to step up.” Nathan Young is expect- ed to be the number two golfer on the squad while freshman Brady Jackson will likely fi ll the three-spot. Junior Andrew Waldo — who is a transfer from North Carolina — is also expected to be in the rotation. While the boys team doesn’t quite have the depth that the girls squad has, Ward believes that his guys still might be able to squeak into the state tourney. “I don’t see this team winning the district, but we should at least compete for a top-four spot,” Ward said. Wagon Wheel Doller's 37th annual Doll Show Sat, March 23 10am – 3pm Polk County Fairgrounds in Rickreall 100 Vendor Tables Admission is just $5 Kids 10 and Under Free Pre-Sale - $8 9am–10am Santiam Hospital & Clinics are pleased to welcome KAISER PERMANENTE patients!
