Webb City girls golf will look to improve on several positive notes from last season behind the experience of four returning golfers to the varsity squad in 2021.
The Cardinals finished fifth in the Central Ozark Conference Tournament last season and added a second-place finish in the Nevada Invitational while sending a pair of golfers to the state tournament—Sarah Oathout and Sydney French.
Though Oathout graduated, the Cardinals will be led by French, who shot an 87 to finish in a tie for ninth at districts last season. French returns for her senior season along with fellow seniors Laya McAllister, an all-conference selection last year after taking ninth in the conference meet with a 95, and Sophia Coulson.
Also back on the varsity team for Webb City is Eve Cartwright. Several golfers are also in the mix for varsity action this season for the Cardinals, including Jacie Crouch, Emerson Boulware and Langlee Walker.
One of the biggest keys for the Cardinals this season will be how well the team can strike the ball off the tee, according to coach Jackson Boyer, who is entering his fourth year at the helm. Of course, as with any team in the area, keeping the short game on point by focusing on it daily in practice will be vital to any success Webb City has this season Boyer added.
Webb City opens the season with the first round of the Papa John’s March Play on Aug. 30 with Joplin, Carl Junction and Carthage also competing.
