Area girls prep golf capsules

Adams Central

 Class: B

 NICKNAME: Patriots

 CONFERENCE: Lou-Platte

 COACH: Don Lyons

 2007 DUAL RECORD:4-1

 KEY RETURNEES: Lindsey Colburn, Sr.

 OTHER PROSPECTS: Lacie Ferguson, So.; Shelby Hoins, Jr.

 OUTLOOK: Veteran coach Don Lyons and his Patriots will need some unproven performers to step up to get Adams Central to the state tournament. Senior Lindsey Colburn is a three-year state qualifier, who placed ninth in last year's Class B state meet and was fifth in the Class C state meet as a sophomore.

 2008 SCHEDULE

    Aug.--28, at Central City.

    Sept.--2, Adams Central Triangular (St. Paul, Wood River); 4, at Grand Island Central Catholic Invitational; 9, Doniphan-Trumbull; 11, Hastings St. Cecilia Invitational; 16, Hastings St. Cecilia Triangular (GICC); 19, Minden Invitational; 23, Gibbon Invitational; 26, Lou-Platte Conference meet at Grand Island Indianhead; 30, at Hastings St. Cecilia Triangular (Heartland).

    Oct.--2, Centura Invitational; 6, District meet at Hastings Southern Hills; 13-14, State meet at Grand Island.



Aurora

 Class: B

 NICKNAME: Huskies

 CONFERENCE: Central

 COACH: Monte Burger

 2007 DUAL RECORD: NA

 KEY RETURNEES: Leslie, Jr.; Tori Arnold, Jr.; Blayke Johnson, So.; Whitney Bowman, So; Kathryn Larson, Jr.

 OTHER PROSPECTS: Meghan Schrunk, So; Jamie Reichardt, Sr.; Kaylee Kubik, Fr.; Elizabeth Larson, Fr.; Alicia Graham, So.; Brianne Gauthier, Fr.; Elizabeth Cox, Fr.

 OUTLOOK: Coach Monte Burger describes his outlook as "cautious" for this year's squad. Junior Leslie Graves, who played in two varsity meets last year, is the most experienced player for the Huskies.

 2008 SCHEDULE

    Aug.--29, Seward Invitational.

    Sept.--4, York Invitational; 11, Grand Island Northwest Triangular; 13, Aurora Invitational; 18, at Columbus Triangular; 19, Minden Invitational; 22, Central City Quadrangular; 27, Holdrege Invitational; 29, Central City Scramble.

    Oct.--3, Central Conference meet at Seward; 6, District meet at Hastings Southern Hills; 13-14, State meet at Grand Island Riverside.



Broken Bow

 Class: C

 NICKNAME: Indians

 CONFERENCE: Southwest

 COACH: Jan Custer

 2007 DUAL RECORD: NA

 KEY RETURNEES: Kayla Berns, Sr.; Cami Spanel, Sr.; Sarah Dierking, Sr.; Allyn Leick, Jr.

 OTHER PROSPECTS: Brittany Vohland, So.

 OUTLOOK: Coach Jan Custer said her team hopes to be competitive in the Southwest Conference. Developing more consistency will be key for the Indians.

 2008 SCHEDULE

    Sept.--2, Broken Bow Triangular; 4, Grand Island Central Catholic Invitational; 9, Ravenna Quadrangular; 11, Broken Bow Invitational; 12, Lexington Invitational; 16, Gothenburg Invitational; 23, Broken Bow Dual (TBA); 27, Holdrege Invitational; 30, Gothenburg Triangular.

    Oct.--2, Southwest Conference meet at Valentine; 7, District meet at Kearney Meadowlark Hills.



Central City

 Class: C

 NICKNAME: Bison

 CONFERENCE: Central

 COACH: Jason Maxfield

 2007 DUAL RECORD: 0-3

 KEY RETURNEES: Abby Rodriguez, Jr.; Ashley, Fowler, So.; Mariah Kelley, So.; Lovisa Lund, Jr.; Courtney Schnabel, So.

 OTHER PROSPECTS: Megan Catlett, Fr.; Alexis Lindner, Fr.

 OUTLOOK: The Bison will be "youthful and inexperienced," according to coach Jason Maxfield. Central City has just two upperclassmen returning.

 2008 SCHEDULE

    Aug.--28, Adams Central.

    Sept.--4, Grand Island Central Catholic Invitational; 11, at Columbus Lakeview; 15, GICC Quadrangular; 19, Crete Invitational; 22, Central City Quadrangular; 23, at Fullerton; 29, Central City Scramble.

    Oct.--2, Columbus Scotus Invitational; 3, Central Conference meet at Seward; 7, District meet at Grand Island Jackrabbit Run.



Centura

 Class: C

 NICKNAME: Centurions

 CONFERENCE: Lou-Platte

 COACH: Ron Hester

 2007 DUAL RECORD: NA

 KEY RETURNEES: Emily Webb, Sr.; Emily Nielsen, Sr.

 OUTLOOK: Centura coach Ron Hester is battling a lack of both experience and numbers heading into the 2008 season. Senior Emily Webb is a four-year letter-winner, while fellow senior Emily Nielsen is a three-year letter-winner.

 2008 SCHEDULE

    Aug.--28, Kearney Catholic Invitational.

    Sept.--4, Grand Island Central Catholic Invitational; 11, Broken Bow Invitational; 16, Loup City Invitational; 26, Lou-Platte Conference meet at Grand Island Indianhead.

    Oct.--2, Centura Invitational; 7, District meet at Kearney Meadowlark.



Doniphan-Trumbull

 Class: C

 NICKNAME: Cardinals

 CONFERENCE: Lou-Platte

 COACH: Chris Seberger

 2007 DUAL RECORD: NA

 PROSPECTS: Danielle Lemek, Fr.; Jacelyn Utecht, Jr.; Megan Hesman, Sr.; Emily Tully, So.

 OUTLOOK: Coach Chris Seberger said she and her players are very excited about the first season for the new program. Freshman Danielle Lemek could be a player to watch following an impressive showing at this past summer's women's state amateur stroke-play tournament.

 2008 SCHEDULE

    Aug.--28, Kearney Catholic Invitational.

    Sept.--2, Grand Island Central Catholic Triangular; 4, GICC Invitational; 9, at Adams Central; 11, Hastings St. Cecilia Invitational; 16, Loup City Invitational; 23, Gibbon Invitational; 26, Lou-Platte Conference meet at Grand Island Indianhead.

    Oct.--2, Centura Invitational; 7, District meet at Grand Island Jackrabbbit Run; 13-14, State meet at Grand Island.



Fullerton

 Class: C

 NICKNAME: Warriors

 CONFERENCE: Central Eight

 COACH: Kelly Chapp

 2007 DUAL RECORD: 3-2

 KEY RETURNEES: Shelby Wetovick, So.; Lauren Malander, Sr.; Karley Collins, Sr.; Miranda Stanezyk, Sr.; Danielle Murray, So.; Jamie Crouse, Jr.

 OTHER PROSPECTS: Morgan Malander, Fr.

 OUTLOOK: Coach Kelly Chapp returns an experienced squad, led by sophomore Shelby Wetovick. Senior Lauren Malander and Jamie Crouse will also be counted on as major contributors.

 2008 SCHEDULE

    Aug.--28, Boone Central.

    Sept.--2, at Columbus Lakeview; 4, Grand Island Central Catholic Invitational; 9, at Heartland; 11, Hastings St. Cecilia Invitational; 13, Aurora Invitational; 16, Heartland Lutheran; 20, Boone Central Invitational; 23, Central City; 29, Central City Scramble.

    Oct.--2, Centura Invitational; 7, District meet at Grand Island Jackrabbit Run; 13-14, State meet at Grand Island Indianhead.



Gibbon

 Class: C

 NICKNAME: Buffaloes

 CONFERENCE: Lou-Platte

 COACH: Steve Wendell

 2007 DUAL RECORD: NA

 KEY RETURNEES: Alison Krueger, Sr.; Bianca Witt, Sr.

 OTHER PROSPECTS: Sarah Benes, Jr.; Kristen Van Matie, So.; Debbie Wiesshaar, So.; Christina Leonard, Fr.; Taylor Frew, Fr.

 OUTLOOK: With two experienced golfers and six first-year players, coach Steve Wendell is looking for the Buffaloes to improve as the season progresses. Senior Alison Krueger is a returning state qualifier.

 2008 SCHEDULE

    Aug.--28, Kearney Catholic Invitational.

    Sept.--2, at Grand Island Central Catholic; 4, GICC Invitational; 9, Ravenna Quadrangular; 11, Hastings St. Cecilia Invitational; 16, Loup City Invitational; 23, Gibbon Scramble; 25, at Kearney Catholic; 26, Lou-Platte Conference meet at Grand Island Indianhead; 29, Kearney Catholic Triangular; 30, Ravenna Invitational.

    Oct.--2, Centura Invitational; 7, District meet at Kearney Meadowlark Hills; 13-14, State meet at Grand Island Indianhead.



Grand Island

 Class: A

 NICKNAME: Islanders

 CONFERENCE: Heartland Athletic

 COACH: Kelli Jeffries

 2007 DUAL RECORD: NA

 KEY RETURNEES: Lindsey Massing, Sr.; Courtney Cahoy, Jr.

 OTHER PROSPECTS: Hannah Houston, Sr.

 OUTLOOK: With the loss of lone 2007 state qualifying Alyson Hartwig and starter Stacia Robertson, who is concentrating on basketball, the Islanders remain in rebuilding mode under second-year coach Kelli Jeffries. Lindsey Massing and Courtney Cahoy return as starters, while program newcomer Hannah Houston could make a significant impact.

 2008 SCHEDULE

    Aug.--29, Kearney Invitational.

    Sept.--2, Lincoln Pius X Shootout; 5, Grand Island Invitational; 9, Kearney; 11, at Lincoln Golf Classic; 15, Hastings; 19, Norfolk Invitational; 22, Columbus; 23, at Kearney; 25, Lincoln East Invitational.

    Oct.--3, Heartland Athletic Conference meet at Lincoln; 6, District meet at Papillion Eagle Hills; 13-14, State meet at Norfolk C.C.



Grand Island Northwest

 Class: B

 NICKNAME: Vikings

 CONFERENCE: Central

 COACH: Dick Colvin

 2007 DUAL RECORD: NA

 KEY RETURNEES: Alyssa Raile, Sr.; Amy Knapp, Jr.; Sarah Phinney, So.; Megan Jenneman, So.

 OUTLOOK: With four returning letter-winners, including three returning starters, Northwest coach Dick Colvin said he's looking for the Vikings to be improved.

 2008 SCHEDULE

    Aug.--29, Seward Invitational.

    Sept.--4, Grand Island Central Catholic Invitational; 11, Northwest Triangular (Aurora, Boone Central); 13, Aurora Invitational; 15, Northwest Quadrangular (Central City, GICC, York); 19, Minden Invitational; 22, Central City Quadrangular (Aurora, GICC); 27, Holdrege Invitational; 29, Central City Scramble.

    Oct.--3, Central Conference meet at Seward; 7, District meet at TBA; 13-14, State meet at Grand Island.



Grand Island Central Catholic

 Class: C

 NICKNAME: Crusaders

 CONFERENCE: Centennial

 COACH: Dee Hanssen

 2007 DUAL RECORD: NA

 KEY RETURNEES: Kylee Flaherty, Sr.; Maegan Kellogg, Jr.; Mikayla Northup, Jr.; Michaela Ostdiek, So.

 OTHER PROSPECTS: Nicole Harrington, Sr.; Nikki Kohles, So.; Secelia Schlick, So.; Allison Liske, So.; Arena Govier, So.; Jessica Wiens, Fr.

 OUTLOOK: First-year coach Dee Hanssen said she's excited about taking over the program after the retirement of longtime Crusaders' coach Bob Ley. Long-hitting senior Kylee Flaherty and sophomore Michaela Ostdiek will be counted on to lead the way.

 2008 SCHEDULE

    Aug.--28, Kearney Catholic Invitational.

    Sept.--2, GICC Triangular (Doniphan-Trumbull, Gibbon); 4, GICC Invitational; 11, Hastings St. Cecilia Invitational; 15, GICC Quadrangular (Central City, Grand Island Northwest, York); 16, Adams Central Triangular (Hastings St. Cecilia); 19, Minden Invitational; 22, Central City Quadrangular (Aurora, GINW); 25, at Hastings St. Cecilia; 29, Central City Scramble.

    Oct.--2, Columbus Scotus Invitational; 7, District meet at Grand Island Jackrabbit Run; 13-14, State meet at Grand Island Indianhead.



Loup City

 Class: C

 NICKNAME: Red Raiders

 CONFERENCE: Lou-Platte

 COACH: Garry Young

 2007 DUAL RECORD: NA

 KEY RETURNEES: Jamie Hostetler, Jr.; Erika Goc, So.

 OTHER PROSPECTS: Jami Mroczek, Sr.; Andrea Carkoski, Jr.; Adrienne Haubold, Jr.; Megan Obermiller, Jr.; Channing Eurek, So.; Jori Kiszak, Fr.

 OUTLOOK: Coach Garry Young, in his 30th year at Loup City, said he expects his team to improve throughout the season. Junior Jamie Hostetler and sophomore Erika Goc are the most experienced players for the Red Raiders.

 2008 SCHEDULE

    Aug.--28, Kearney Catholic Invitational.

    Sept.--4, Grand Island Central Catholic Invitational; 11, Broken Bow Invitational; 16, Loup City Invitational; 23, Broken Bow Triangular (St. Paul); 26, Lou-Platte Conference meet at Grand Island Indianhead; 30, Ravenna Invitational.

    Oct.--2, Centura Invitational; 7, District meet at Kearney Meadowlark; 13-14, State meet at Grand Island.



Hastings St. Cecilia

 Class: C

 NICKNAME: Hawkettes

 CONFERENCE: Centennial

 COACH: Robbyn Allen

 2007 DUAL RECORD: NA

 KEY RETURNEES: Allison McMickle, Sr.; Molly Dycus, Sr.

 OTHER PROSPECTS: Kaley Hodgen, Fr.; Grace Napier, Fr.

 OUTLOOK: First-year coach Robbyn Allen said it will be a "building" year for the Hawkettes. St. Cecilia returns two senior starters in Allison McMickle and Molly Dycus.

 2008 SCHEDULE

    Aug.--28, Kearney Catholic.

    Sept.--4, Grand Island Central Catholic Invitational; 9, Adams Central Triangular (Superior); 11, Hastings St. Cecilia Invitational; 16, GICC Triangular (Adams Central); 19, Minden Invitational; 23, Gibbon Scramble; 25, GICC; 30, Heartland Lutheran.

    Oct.--7, District meet at TBA; 13-14, State meet at Grand Island.



Heartland Lutheran

 Class: C

 NICKNAME: Red Hornets

 CONFERENCE: Goldenrod

 COACH: Dan Bremer

 2007 DUAL RECORD: 0-3

 KEY RETURNEES: Caitlin Peters, Sr.; Rebecca Spiehs, Jr.; Gretyl Bremer, So.

 OTHER PROSPECTS: Amanda Raber, So.; Ida Petersen, So.; Aurelia Wohlfart, Sr.

 OUTLOOK: Coach Dan Bremer views the potential of this year's team as "promising" for the second-year program that is still trying to add dates to its 2008 schedule to get more experience. Three players return with experience, including senior Caitlin Peters.

 2008 SCHEDULE

    Aug.--28, Ainsworth Invitational.

    Sept.--2, Heartland High Triangular (Exeter/Milligan); 16, at Fullerton; 25, at Heartland High.

    Oct.--7/8, District meet TBA; 13-14, State meet at Grand Island.



Ravenna

 Class: C

 NICKNAME: Bluejays

 CONFERENCE: Lou-Platte

 COACH: Sonya Rasmussen

 2007 DUAL RECORD: NA

 KEY RETURNEES: Kendra Warta, Sr.; Jessica Reicks, Jr.; Megan Schroll, So.

 OTHER PROSPECTS: Shelby Behrendt, So.

 OUTLOOK: Coach Sonya Rasmussen said her squad has had a strong summer with players practicing on their own. Kendra Warta, Jessica Reicks and Megan Schroll give the Bluejays three experienced players to build around.

 2008 SCHEDULE

    Aug.--28, Kearney Catholic Invitational.

    Sept.--9, Ravenna Quadrangular; 16, at Loup City; 23, at Gibbon; 26, Lou-Platte Conference meet at Grand Island Indianhead; 30, Ravenna Invitational.

    Oct.--2, Centura Invitational; 7, District meet at Kearney Meadowlark Hills; 13-14, State meet at Grand Island.


St. Paul

 Class: C

 NICKNAME: Wildcats

 CONFERENCE: Lou-Platte

 COACH: Deb Wells

 2007 DUAL RECORD: 1-1

 KEY RETURNEES: Sarah Allard, Sr.; Kelly McCarty, Jr.; Crysta Naylor, Jr.; Shelby Stone, Jr.; Danielle Cook, So.

 OTHER PROSPECTS: Krista Scheer, Sr.; Kaitlin Jurgensen, Fr.

 OUTLOOK: Despite losing its No. 2 and No. 3 golfers from last year's team, coach Deb Wells said she thinks the Wildcats will be competitive. Junior Shelby Stone medaled at every meet last year and is a two-time state qualifier.

 2008 SCHEDULE

    Aug.--28, Kearney Catholic Invitational.

    Sept.--2, Adams Central Triangular (Wood River); 4, Grand Island Central Catholic Invitational; 11, Broken Bow Invitational; 16, Loup City Invitational; 23, Gibbon Scramble; 26, Lou-Platte Conference meet at Grand Island Indianhead; 30, Ravenna.

    Oct.--2, Centura Invitational; 7, District meet at Grand Island Jackrabbit Run; 13-14, State meet at Grand Island.



Wood River

 Class: C

 NICKNAME: Eagles

 CONFERENCE: Lou-Platte

 COACH: Jeff McKinney

 2007 DUAL RECORD: NA

 KEY RETURNEES: Jacey Stoner, Sr.; Jenna Woitaszewski, So.; Kristen Harders, So.; Kelsey Mayfield, Sr.; Morgan Spiehs, So.

 OUTLOOK: Coach Jeff McKinney's squad is relative young with one senior and six sophomores, but still does have some experience back. Senior Jacey Stoner will be counted on to lead the young squad earely.

 2008 SCHEDULE

    Aug.--28, at Kearney Catholic Invitational.

    Sept.--2, at Adams Central; 11, Hastings St. Cecilia Invitational; 16, Loup City Invitational; 26, Lou-Platte Conference meet at Grand Island Indianhead; 30, Ravenna Invitational.

    Oct.--2, Centura Invitational; 7, District meet at Grand Island Jackrabbit Run; 13-14, State tournament at Grand Island.