The Mount Pleasant High School Tiger and Lady Tiger golf teams played in the District 15-5A tournaments at Tempest Golf Club in Gladewater on March 26-28.

The Tigers were scheduled to compete in a two-day tournament, but due to inclement weather, they played all 36 holes on Tuesday, March 26, finishing in 4th place overall as a team. Sophomore and 2023 UIL State qualifier, Jacob Baker, tied for 2nd place overall shooting a 74 and a 79.

For the ladies, junior Kylee Strickland played her best tournament of the season, shooting a 77 and a 74, winning the individual district championship. Senior, Sophie Greco, also turned in great scores and secured a regional qualifying spot.

Baker, Strickland, and Greco have all advanced to the Regional Tournament at the Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club. The boys’ tournament is scheduled for April 15-16 with the girls slated to play on April 27-28. MPHS golf is coached by Benny Blaser with assistance from Hallie Posey.

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Tiger Golf (L to R) Coach Benny Blaser, Owen Green, Braiden Merryman, Jacob Baker, Brandon Carter, and Hogan Horn

Lady Tiger Golf (L to R) Coach Hallie Posey, Kate Ball, Kylee Strickland, Sophie Greco, and Coach Benny Blaser