Despite losing four of the six starters from last year’s team, which finished 11th at the State finals, the coaching association’s preseason girls golf poll has the Wolves at No. 10 in Division I.
‘We will be competitive this year. Right now our weakness is our youth,? said Clarkston Coach Larry Sherril. ‘I would be happy with steady improvement over the season.?
Returning to help carry the Wolves this year is two-time All-League golfer junior Jackie Schram. Sherril feels that senior Lyndsey Kitson will also play a big role for the team this year.
As far as competition in the league, Sherril feels that Rochester is ‘always the team to beat.?
‘Last year as the season went on we got stronger and stronger,? said Sherril. ‘The more the girls (this year) play together, the more they will come toghether as a team.?
Sherril also feels regional draw could be tough this year as the Wolves could meet up with last year’s State champion, Grand Blanc.
Upcoming matches for the Wolves golf team: (Matches played at Oakhurst Country Club) 4/7 vs. Lake Orion postponed; 4/11 Clarkston 201 Troy 211; 4/12 vs Brandon inc. 4/13 vs. Rochester Adams.