TEAM CAPSULES
Thompson Valley Eagles Head coach: Erin Bender (Third season)
Last season: Seventh in league
Returning state qualifiers: None
Others to watch: Madilyn Davis, Hailey Jackson, and Abigail Simpkins
Coach’s outlook: “We are excited for the season ahead! Thompson Valley continues to focus on the integrity of the sport, pace of play, and fun! With our skills development, teamwork, strategic planning and our new coaching staff (AJ Johnson & Drew Malcovsky), we are hoping to see some state qualifiers this season!”
Mountain View Mountain Lions
Head coach: Joe Ernst (Second season) Last season: Last in league
Returning state qualifiers: None
Others to watch: Kaitlyn
Miclean (Sr.), Lauren Morby (Sr.)
Coach’s outlook: “I am excited about an increased interest in the girls golf team this year, and two experienced freshmen who are joining the team. Our returning golfers have established a great team culture and their growth and experience will help us improve our performance from last year.”
Berthoud Spartans Head coach: David Hunn (Seventh season)
Last season: First in league; fifth at 3A state
Returning state qualifiers: Brooklyn Tychsen (Sr.), Mason Premer (Jr.)
Others to watch: Kaylee Padilla (Jr.), Malia Sylva (Jr.), Rosie Hirai (Jr.)
Coach’s outlook: “The Spartans are looking forward to replicating our past few seasons and compete for a conference title and make waves at regionals and state. We have a very talented group of young ladies that are eager to compete and improve in all facets of the game. Not only do we have some top quality returning players, there is a large group of freshmen that are eager to put in the time to improve.”
Resurrection Christian Cougars
Head Coach: Rick Meis (Fourth season)
Last season: Ninth at 3A state
Returning state qualifiers: Karina Garcia (So.), Avery Stockslager (So.)
Others to watch: CJ Malone (Sr.), Karis Reichardt (So.), Brooke May (Jr.), Faith Garcia (So.), Kielanna Wiedeman (So.)
Coach’s outlook: “The team and myself are looking forward to improving and finishing high in regionals and state with a young and talented team.”