With a record of 1-5 in dual meets, Oxford’s girls varsity golf team is struggling this season, but to be fair the ladies are facing tougher opponents.
‘The (Flint Metro League) is good this year ? quality teams and players,? said Coach Terry Kelley. ‘Some of the other teams are just very, very good ? good leading scorers and good depth.?
But don’t count the Lady Cats out just yet.
‘We’re improving,? Kelley said. ‘Our pitching and chipping is improving.?
But the ladies need to really work on their putting.
‘Your short game is what can save you,? Kelley explained.
Unfortunately, competing school activities and part-time jobs are leading to scheduling conflicts that are affecting the team’s overall performance.
Kelley said he could really use more players who can ‘step in when conflict arise.?
Fortunately, sees some bright spots with freshmen players Hannah Beebe and Sarah Davis.
Here’s how the girls have done so far this season:
* Loss ? Macomb 207, Oxford 237 ? Anna Tomaka 55, Taylor Holtshouser 60, Emilie DeFrain 61 and Hannah Beebe 61.
* Loss ? Brandon 227, Oxford 236 ? Anna Moses 49, Tomaka 61, Holtshouser 61 and DeFrain 65.
* Win ? Oxford 224, Clio 232 ? Holtshouser 50, Moses 53, Kate Wolanin 59 and Susan Reynolds 62.
* Loss ? Kearsley 188, Oxford 236 ? Moses 49, Holtshouser 58, Tomaka 62 and Wolanin 67.
* Loss ? Lapeer West 181, Oxford 225 ? Moses 50, Tomaka 51, Holtshouser 60 and Reynolds 64.
* Loss ? Lapeer East 206, Oxford 235 ? Moses 53, Wolanin 58, Holtshouser 61 and Sarah Davi 63.
Back in August, the girls played in the Lapeer Tune-up and finished 17th out of 21 teams. They also played in the Oakland County Division II tournament and came in 15th out of 20 teams.