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 Central 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.
Congratulations to Esther Kim and Bella McNeil for claiming the 7A Girls Golf State Championship yesterday! pic.twitter.com/Z943XEigJV
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