Girls Golf

Last season, girls’ golf acquired mostly new talent. The players were inexperienced, but last season gave them the experience they needed. Head coach of the girls’ team, Brian Bernier is hoping the team’s training in the offseason will transfer to their regular season, and show on the score cards.

“We had some girls that were new last year, that it was their first year out. Now we’re experienced and we had a few girls that played a lot over summer,” said Bernier.

With a tough season ahead, the only place for the team to look is forward. “It always sets the tone early so we can kind of see where we’re at compared to other teams because you never know where you’re at until you’re actually out there,” Bernier explained.

The team kicked off the 2015-2016 season with their first match on Aug. 24 against Desert Vista.

Boys Golf

With only one player qualifying for state last year, the boys’ team is hoping for a more successful run this season. Senior Brad Poddle was the only member of the team to play in the state tournament last fall. “[The tournament] was kind of boring because I didn’t have my team there.” Poddle recalled.

For Poddle and the majority of the golf team, this season is the last chance to leave something behind before they graduate this year. Poddle is ready to dominate this season.“It’s my last year, so I really want to go out strong.” said Poddle.

However, for Poddle, this season will also be about his teammates, and the comradery that comes with playing sports. “Last year was really individual.” Poddle said. The team has been concerned with making sure that their chemistry is there first before they step onto the course. “We’re hanging out a lot more, and just we’re having fun at practice.” Poddle said.

Both golf teams are hoping to make their mark at state, and bring home some hardware to validate the talent both teams possess.