By RICHIE HALL
The Guerin Catholic girls golf team gave its home course two history lessons on Friday.
The No. 11-ranked Golden Eagles hosted and won the All-Catholic championship at Pebble Brook Golf Course in Noblesville. Guerin’s score of 307 not only marked a record score for the All-Catholic event, but also was a record for the Golden Eagles’ program.
“The girls played pretty well today,” said GC coach Mark Mathews.
All five players proved themselves well. Guerin Catholic’s top three finished 2-3-4 individually: Angelica Pfefferkorn took second with a 72; that included a blistering 32 in her final nine holes. Mckayla Tallman placed third by shooting 75, while Sophie McGinnis carded a 77 to take fourth.
Christina Pfefferkorn, a freshman, tied for fifth with an 83. Jenna Rust shot a 94, which was 18 shots better than her round Thursday at the Crooked Stick Invitational.
“And she earned her right to play at the State Preview tomorrow,” said Mathews. That tournament takes place at 1 p.m. today at Prairie View.
“They feel comfortable,” said Mathews. “I think they had something to prove to themselves. They know that they’re a good golf team.”
The All-Catholic tournament was the fourth event for the Golden Eagles in four consecutive days. (It would have been five, but their Monday opener at Old Oaklandon was rained out.) Next up is the State Preview, which will feature many of the top teams in the state.
This coming Monday, Guerin will play in Cathedral’s tournament, with both varsity and junior varsity teeing up for another 18-hole match. It’s been a busy start to the season, but it’s been worth it.
“The girls have worked hard so far,” said Mathews. “We’ll see what happens the next couple tournaments.”
Team scores: Guerin Catholic 307, Bishop Chatard 376, Cathedral 381, Roncalli 383, Brebeuf Jesuit 396, Cardinal Ritter 437.
Medalist: Maggie Schaffer (Chatard) 35-36=71.
Guerin Catholic scores: Angelica Pfefferkorn 40-32=72, Mckayla Tallman 37-38=75, Sophie McGinnis 40-37=77, Christina Pfefferkorn 42-41=83, Jenna Rust 45-49=94.
The Guerin Catholic girls golf team won the All-Catholic tournament, which the Golden Eagles hosted at Pebble Brook Golf Club on Friday. Guerin Catholic’s team score of 307 marked a new record for both the team and the All-Catholic tournament. (Richie Hall)