MONTGOMERY – Ellie Horton carded an even-par 36 with a birdie barrage while leading No.18 Bedford North Lawrence to wins over Barr-Reeve and Washington during girls high school golf action on the front nine at Country Oaks on Thursday.
The Stars fired a sizzling 154, just one shot off the school record. The Vikings totaled 172, and the Hatchets finished with 174.
BNL, returning to the course where it won last year’s regional title, was on its game. Horton, posting her career-best score, had three birdies (holes 3, 6 and 9) to earn medalist honors, while Kinleigh Root was one stroke back with a 37 that featured a birdie on the ninth.
Emma Endris (40) and Emma Voris (41 with a birdie on the sixth) completed the team scoring for the Stars.
“It was a solid night for us,” BNL coach Kori Johnston said. “These are the scores we expect from them. They are all good players with so much potential, and tonight definitely showcased that.
“This was a team score. Having five players that can post good numbers any day of the week, to count in our team total, is a big advantage in girls high school golf. I’m super proud of this team, and it’s just the beginning.”
Grace Hickey fired a 37 for Washington, while Lauren Knepp paced Barr-Reeve with 41.
BNL will makes its belated debut at Otis Park when it hosts New Albany on Monday.
BNL 154, Barr-Reeve 172, Washington 174
BNL – Kinleigh Root 37, Ellie Horton 36, Emma Endris 40, Sammie Nusbaum 42, Emma Voris 41, Kadynn Canada 50
Washington – Izzie Howell 42, Grace Hickey 37, Elaine Butcher 47, Elire Parsons 48, Riley Young 51, Mackenzie Spillman 55
Barr-Reeve – Liv Emmons 42, Brynlee Rollins 45, Brynna Knepp 51, Lauren Knepp 41, Brylee Fuhrman 47, Caitlyn Kribs 44
