Day 1 of the 2A girls state golf tournament

Prep golf: Hope Torres holds head high with fourth-place finish at 2A state

PUEBLO – Chasing down two-time defending champion Maddy Bante a year ago made Prospect Ridge Academy’s Hope Torres more comfortable on Day 2 of this year’s Class 2A girls golf state tournament. There’s just something about playing with the pressure of having to hang onto a title from a year ago. Torres shot an 11-over-par 83 in the first round of the Pueblo Country Club to end the day nine strokes behind eventual state champion Sophia Lee of Col…

Preps: Aspen’s Persson sixth at state golf to cap off storied prep career

Aspen High School senior Lenna Persson capped off her impressive prep career on Tuesday by finishing sixth in the Class 2A girls golf state championships, played at Pueblo Country Club. Persson, a South Dakota State golf signee, shot 16-over 160 for the two rounds. She shot 10-over 82 in the first round on Monday before recording a 6-over 78 on Tuesday. Colorado Academy freshman Sophia Lee, who edged out Persson in the regional tournament, won t…

Day 1 of the 2A girls state golf tournament

Day 1 of the 2A state golf tournament wrapped up after an active day of weather. The golfers had to navigate high winds and rain in the early afternoon of play. Salida senior Kyndra Johnson finished the day just one shot off the lead, while Manitou Springs sophomore Addison Dorsey is only two shots back. The state tournament will wrap up on Tuesday. The post Day 1 of the 2A girls state golf tournament appeared first on KRDO.