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FRIDAY
May 28, 2021
Spring Sports
SeasideSignal.com
Seaside girls golf finishes fourth at state
The Astorian
Golfers from Seaside High School were
shining on the links last Tuesday in the
state’s final tournament for the 4A level at
Trysting Tree Golf Club in Corvallis.
While two Seaside boys finished in the
top five individually, the Lady Gulls fin-
ished fourth in the girls’ team standings.
Five Seaside golfers all posted personal
best scores, helping the Gulls to a 394
team score, placing them fourth behind
Marist (345), Valley Catholic (353) and
Baker (389).
There were nine complete teams com-
peting, with individuals from seven other
schools.
The Gulls were led by senior Tristyn
McFadden, who tied for fifth to earn first
team all-state honors.
McFadden shot an 82, and she was fol-
lowed by teammates Caleigh Peterson
(98), Emma Arden (104), Kaylee Snyder
(110) and Emily Philbrook (116).
Historically, it was Seaside’s highest
finish since a third-place showing in 2013.
The Lady Gulls also took fourth in 2012
and second in 2001.
Individually, Seaside’s Katy Kawasoe
shot an 81 in the 2013 state tournament,
and a 78 in 2012.
“I’m so happy the 4A (athletic direc-
tors) decided to host a championship for
the girls,” said Seaside coach Mike Ver-
hulst. “Tristyn McFadden is wrapping up
an outstanding career at Seaside. She was
our No. 1 varsity member all four years.
She would have been on the podium as an
all-state member last year, but will have to
settle for first team all-state for her senior
year.”
He added, “the Seaside girls pro-
gram has expanded from four golfers in
2016 to 15 in 2021. Next year we look to
return Emma Arden, Caleigh Peterson and
Kaylee Snyder. We have a large group of
sophomores on the JV team who will look
to compete to fill the void from graduating
McFadden and Emily Philbrook.”
Mike Verhulst
From left to right, Seaside golfers Kaylee Snyder, Emily Philbrook, Tristyn McFadden, Caleigh
Peterson and Emma Arden proudly show off their fourth-place trophy from last week’s state
tournament.
Golfers Kawasoe and Kunde place fourth and fifth
The Astorian
Gary Henley/The Astorian
Carson Kawasoe and Curtis Kunde in 2019.
Two Seaside boys golfers — making their
final appearance together as teammates with
the Gulls — brought home hardware from
the 4A state tournament, held last Tuesday at
Trysting Tree Golf Club in Corvallis.
Seaside junior Carson Kawasoe shot 71 to
finish fourth individually, while senior team-
mate Curtis Kunde finished a stroke back at
72 for fifth.
Tillamook’s Elliot Lee and Woodburn’s
Cole Beyer shot 68 to tie for medalist honors.
Beyer birdied the final playoff hole to claim
the state title. Marist’s Alec Vendetti finished
third with a 70.
Kunde started off hot with birdies on two
of the first three holes. After another birdie
on the eighth hole, Kunde finished the front
nine with a 33, tied with Vendetti for the lead.
After 12 holes, Kunde, Vendetti, Lee and
Beyer were all two-under, with Kawasoe a
stroke back at one under par. From there it
was a battle with Lee and Beyer coming out
on top.
On the team side, Marist was able to
defend its title from 2019 with a 301 team
score. Woodburn won a tight battle for sec-
ond with a 322. Cowapa League teams from
Banks (325) and Valley Catholic (328) fin-
ished third and fourth.
“Carson and Curtis were able to prove that
we had the best one-two punch in the state
today,” said Seaside coach Jim Poetsch. “This
was a great finish to a stellar high school
career for Curtis, and I look forward to watch-
ing him bring his game to the next level. We
get Carson back for another year and he is a
great piece to build a team around.”
Poetsch added, “Today was the most
competitive individual title I have seen in
a long time. With five guys within a stroke
of each other with six holes to play, it pro-
vided an exciting finish. The Cowapa League
once again showed its strength with both
teams in the top four and four of the top six
individuals.”