TEAM OF THE ISSUE: BOYS’ GOLF

Royals Continue Their Strong Start

The HSE boys golf team seems to be in the midst of a magical season. While not shocking that a team that finished third in the state meet a season ago once again is in contention, the Royals are a better team. Ranked fourth in the state by the Indiana Golf High School Association Coaches Poll at the time of this writing, HSE is meeting and breaking expectations. Their first match of the season was against the number one ranked team, the Westfield Shamrocks. HSE outperformed the Shamrocks by a single stroke to win by a score of 300-301.

The Royals were even more impressive the following week in a match against the Park Tudor Panthers. The Royals tied a team school record by shooting and 139 through nine holes. Furthermore, three Royals golfers shot an even 36. The crown-jewel performance, so to speak, was Marion University commit and senior Lane Zedrick shattering the individual school record for nine holes by shooting five under, a 31.

“This year’s team is all very close,” head coach David Young said. “[The team] has jived together and it seems as if they have been as a team for years from the very first practice.”

If HSE is able to maintain this fast start with sustained and steady play, the Royals should be looking good as they attempt to reach the ultimate goal of a State Title.

“My expectations are simple,” Young said. “We must continue to get better.” Story and Photo by Benjamin Kruer.