Columbus North realizes winning a girls golf state championship this weekend might be a longshot, but a podium finish could be within reach.
The Bull Dogs are ranked No. 5 in the final coaches poll of the season. The top four earn spots on the medals stand.
"It’s always a goal to finish in the top four," North coach Scott Seavers said. "But I know this year, the top four teams are pretty elite, and it would take a pretty good effort for us to get to that level. Those four teams have posted some consistently good scores all year long. But it’s possible."
No. 1 Zionsville, No. 2 Evansville North and No. 3 Homestead are the favorites, along with No. 4 Carmel, which will be playing on its home Prairie View course. All 15 teams and 25 individuals will play 18 holes both Friday and Saturday.
The Bull Dogs are coming off a championship in Saturday’s Lapel Regional. They shot 333 at Edgewood Golf Club in Anderson.
"(Prairie View) is a lot tougher course, but we’re looking forward to it," Seavers said. "We did just enough on Saturday to win and will hopefully take that same mindset into this weekend and do our very best."
Columbus North will tee off on No. 1 from 10:27 to 11:03 a.m. Friday. Saturday’s tee times will be determined after the first round is complete.
Senior Alex Munnicha will be playing in her fourth state finals, while her sister Nathaly will play in her second. Junior Annie Anderson played one of the two days at state last year. Sophomore Yestika Nischol and freshman Ella Wilks will make their state debuts.
"It’s a new experience for two of them," Seavers said. "I’m looking forward to see how they react to the pressure. It’s a lot more serious and a lot tougher course, but they have to get some experience sometime."
East junior commits to Marian
Columbus East junior Madyson Foster has verbally committed to play softball at Marian.
Foster is a two-sport standout for the Olympians and currently is the starting setter for the volleyball team. In softball, she batted .385 with 11 RBIs and led the Olympians with 16 runs scored as a sophomore.
North-Carmel soccer moved
Columbus North’s home boys soccer game against Carmel scheduled for Friday has been moved to the football field at North High School.
The junior varsity still will begin at 6 p.m., with the varsity to follow at around 7:45 p.m.
East swimming sets callout
Columbus East will have a callout meeting for prospective boys and girls swimmers at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the school cafeteria.
If unable to attend, or for more information, call boys coach Dave Fribley at 812-342-6097.
ICSAA regional pairings set
Pairings have been set for the Indiana Christian Schools Athletic Association South Regional soccer and volleyball tournaments.
In soccer, Columbus Christian will open against Southside Christian at 5 p.m. Oct. 2 at the Center Grove Soccer Complex. The winner will meet Bloomington Lighthouse Christian Academy in the semifinals at 5 p.m. Oct. 4 at Ceraland. The regional final will be at 3 p.m. Oct. 6 at Ceraland.
The Crusader volleyball team received a first-round bye and will host Bloomington Lighthouse in the semifinals at 11:15 a.m. Oct. 6. The regional final will be at around 2 p.m. that day at Columbus Christian.
Winners in both soccer and volleyball will advance to the ICSAA state finals Oct. 13 at Faith Christian School in Lafayette.
North-THS start moved up
The start time has been changed on Columbus North’s football regular season finale at Terre Haute South.
The game will begin at 7 p.m. It was originally scheduled for 7:30 p.m., but moved up since both teams are on fall break that week.
