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September 26, 2008

TC Central reclaims golf crown

Guoynes leads with a 3-over 75

By MARK URBAN

TRAVERSE CITY -- With regionals less than two weeks away, Traverse City Central coach Lois McManus pushed her team harder this week.

At Friday's Traverse City Central Invitational, the Trojans pushed back.

Led by a 3-over-par 75 by medalist Chelsea Guoynes, Central was able to recapture the tournament title at the Traverse City Golf and Country Club. The Trojans have taken first place in 11 of McManus' 12 seasons as coach.

The Trojans shot a 363, which was 14 shots better than defending champion TC West. Alpena was third with a school-best 381.

"You bet it's nice to get it back, absolutely," McManus said. "I worked the girls hard this week. They did a lot of drills that they haven't done for a long, long time.

"I told them now is a good time to peak. It's time to start really playing."

Guoynes led the way with a round that featured a 3-under 33 on the front nine. Taylor Schultz added a 92, followed by Rachel Jurik (95) and Rachel White (101).

Elk Rapids senior Kara Newhouse, playing as an individual, was second overall with an 87.

Third overall was TC West's Gaby Muller with an 89. Also counting toward the Titans' total of 377 was Leighanna Whiting (92), Olivia Casciano (97) and Korinne Diss (99). Whiting tied for sixth overall.

Milford was fourth with a 394 followed by Petoskey (409), Grayling (428), Cheboygan (446) and Clio (464). Alicia Manker's 96 led Petoskey, Alexis Peck topped Grayling with a 104 and Shelby Stempky's 101 was low for Cheboygan.

Petoskey won the JV portion of the tournament with a 448 followed by TC Central (456), TC West (486) and Clio (547).

Counting for the Trojans were Nicole Gunn (108), Maria Frick (114), Katie Madison (116) and Bailey Judson (118). For TC West, Jordyn Severt and Kali Sanford shot 117s while Jessie Thomas and Kaila Stephens carded 126s.

Playing as individuals for TC Central, Brittany Kuhn shot a 119 and Kaitlyn Bussell a 125 in her first 18-hole match.

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