Story by Coach Bob Long
     The Chillicothe Lady Hornet Golf team hosted the district golf meet at Green Hills Golf course Monday. Chillicothe place third in the eleven team event with a score of 398. Kirksville took first place, 336, and Brookfield placed second with a score of 370.
     Hannah Leamer, finishing seventh, and Morgan Dowell, fourteenth, are "all district" competitors. Serena Berrey of Kirksville, shot a round of 75, to take medalist honors. Senior Hannah Leamer recorded a round of 88. Hannah pared six holes and added a birdie on the par 4 fourteenth.
     Senior Morgan Dowell had a round of 101. Morgan hit a terrific drive on the par 5 twelfth, and was inches away from par. She did manage to par holes three and seven, also par 5's. Senior Kaylee Thieme finished seventeenth with a score of 104. Kaylee played a consistent round and stayed out of the hazards. Grace Venner shot 105, including a birdie on the eighth hole.
      Lauren Mason completed the Hornet squad with a 131. Hannah, Morgan, Kaylee, and Grace qualify to attend sectionals Monday, at Mozingo golf course in Maryville. Although the Hornets didn't get the automatic team invitation with a first or second place finish, since four girls qualified as individuals, they will also be competing as a four player team. Hannah and Morgan continue to have dependable scores. Kaylee and Grace are peeking at the appropriate time.
     Junior Lauren Mason has had a terrific season which has included several good scores and countless amazing shots. I look forward to seeing her game progress next fall.
     I wish to thank the numerous volunteers that made the event happen. Markers, starters, score keepers, and rules officials were all sincerely appreciated. Special thanks to Russ Madsen, rules official, and Craig Sager (and his crew), course manager.