Jake Menz
Staff Writer
The New Hope-Solebury golf team had
a fantastic season. The team started off in August and ended in early October.
Finishing the season with ar record of 9-2, the team dominated its division.
Individually,
Liam Griffith and Kyle Sullivan made the cut to be eligible to compete in
individual districts. As a team Liam Griffith, Evan Menz, Kyle Sullivan, Jake
Menz, and Jack Buckard were selected to represent the team at the 2A division
districts. Kyle Sullivan won the individual division 2A districts. This was
huge for Kyle as he is only in his sophomore year. The team was very proud of
Kyle as he had a triumphant victory. Much more is expected from Kyle next
season.
As a
team, the Lions came in second place at districts. The team consisted of
players: Jake Menz (Captain), Matthew Bracco, Liam Griffith, Kyle Sullivan,
Lear Asplundh, Will Kelley, Patrick Riedy, Evan Menz, and William Renson. The
team’s home matches were played at Heron Glen in Ringoes, New Jersey.
It was
truly a very exciting and interesting season. With no incoming freshman, the
team was gifted with the newcomers Lear Asplundh and Will Kelley, both of whom
are juniors. Practicing continually throughout the summer and fall, the players
strived to achieve excellence. At the end of this year, seniors Jake Menz and
Matthew Bracco will both graduate, while the young core will be looking to get
even stronger for the upcoming season.
The
golf season ended in mid-October due to the lack day daylight. Overall, the
golf season was very successful and fun, but the team is still hungry for more.
Next year they hope to capture the state championship, a feat they achieved in
2014.
