Evans qualifies for state golf tournament

Martin County Golf coach Boo Newsome (left) and Cardinal Kenadie Evans (right) after Evans qualified for the Kentucky State Golf Tournament on Sept. 22 at Stonecrest. (Courtesy photo by Boo Newsome)

BY BRITTNI MCCOY
MOUNTAIN CITIZEN

PRESTONSBURG — Martin County High School’s Kenadie Evans is heading to the KHSAA State Golf Tournament after finishing fifth at the 11th Region Tournament at Stonecrest Golf Course on Sept. 22. The senior fired an 89 to secure her spot among the state’s best.

Teammate Mia James came up just one playoff hole short of qualifying with a 115.

Senior Hannah Swartz closed out her high school career on a high note finishing with a 120.

Martin County senior Swartz putts at her final regional tournament last week in Prestonsburg. (Courtesy photo by Boo Newsome)

Coach Boo Newsome praised the team’s determination, saying the Cards battled through a long day of competition to produce “great results” under sunny skies.

The Martin County High School girls golf team at the 11th Region Tournament held Sept. 22 in Prestonsburg. (Courtesy photo by Boo Newsome)

On the boys’ side, Blake Lemaster led the team with a 93, followed by Avery Duncan at 95 in his final high school tournament.

Ryder Duncan shot 96, Dylan Hale carded a 103 and Gunner Broaddus shot a 120.

The Martin County High School boys golf team at the 11th Region Golf Tournament at Stonecrest on Sept. 23. (Courtesy photo by Boo Newsome)

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