DeSoto Central claims state girls’ golf championship
Photo: Esther Kim and Bella McNeil of DeSoto Central, state 7A girls’ golf champions. (MHSAA photo)
Oct. 22, 2024 – DeSoto Central is your MHSAA 7A state girls’ golf champion.
The pair of Esther Kim and Bella McNeil took the title by one shot over Northwest Rankin, 308-309. Lewisburg finished in a tie for third with Madison at 313 for the 36-hole event.
Among individuals, Kaylee Gatlin of Germantown (Madison) was the individual medalist at 146, two shots better than Sasha Challagolia of Starkville.
Kim shot a 153 total to finish eighth and McNeil was close bhind at 155 for a ninth place tie.
Avery Savage had Lewisburg’s best individual score as she tied McNeil for ninth place at 155.
Madison Central hosted the tournament at the Patrick Farms course.
