MLHS's Redford finishes top 10 at golf match
REBECCA PETTINGILL | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 3 years, 7 months AGO
SUNNYSIDE - The Moses Lake High School girls golf team traveled to Sunnyside on Wednesday in a Big 9 Athletic Conference matchup.
Moses Lake went up against Davis, Eisenhower, Wenatchee, Sunnyside l and Eastmont high schools at the Black Rock Creek Golf Course in Sunnyside, a par 72 course.
Leading the Moses Lake Chiefs was sophomore Jayda Redford who placed 10th overall with a score of 112. Head coach Lonny Brown said this was Redford’s first top 10 finish.
Next came freshman Rhylee Humphrey in 14th place with a score of 119.
Freshman Eastlynn Cranston came in 18th with a score of 131.
Sophomore Addison Nighswonger was unable to attend due to an injury, Brown said.
The team’s next and final regular season match will be on May 9 at Moses Lake Golf And Country Club. Districts are scheduled for May 16 at the Three Lakes Golf Course in Malaga.
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