2011 Bay County boys/girls golf season preview capsules

2011 Bay County boys/girls golf preview capsules:

Boys

Arnold

• Head coach: Bob McKibbin, seventh year.
• 2010: District 2-1A runner-up.
• Leading returners: Hudson Meeks (sr.), Brandon Chavira (sr.), Nick Frost (sr.).
• Others to watch: Brandon Webb (so.), Kip Karani (jr.).
• Key losses: N/A.
• Notable: Karani is a transfer student.
• Quotable: “After the statewide restructuring of districts it should be an interesting year. Arnold starts the year with a solid core of returning players led by seniors Hudson Meeks, Nick Frost, Brandon Chavira, Erick Stein, Erik Ihaksi, and Brian Beaudette. A consistent effort will be the key to this team’s success. Sophomores Brandon Webb and Jeremiah Cowden are expected to be strong contributors this year.” — Bob McKibbin.

Bay

• Head coach: Christian McCarter, eight years
• 2010: Eliminated in district tournament.
• Leading returners: Michael Fowler (sr.), Daniel Fowler (so.), Michael Lincoln (so.).
• Others to watch: Samuel McClane (fr.), Sam Gramling (fr.).
• Key losses: Jason Moody, Tyler Rish.
• Notable: Bay is competing in District 1-2A along with Arnold and Rutherford.
• Quotable: “We are very young, and probably at any given match have two freshmen and two sophomores playing so we will see how it goes and how the young kids perform.” — Christian McCarter.

Mosley

• Head coach: Mike Riley, sixth season.
• 2010: Reached state finals, county champion
• Leading returners: Taylor Murphy (sr.), Dillon Humphrey (sr.), Dalton Humphrey (sr.).
• Others to watch: Reed Maddox (so.), Josh Gainer (jr.), Jeremy Senterfitt (fr.).
• Key losses: Mac MacLaren, Jeff Madison.
• Notable: Mosley competes in District 2-2 with Leon, Chiles, Lincoln, Columbia (Lake City) Buchholz (Gainesville) and Gainesville. … the Dolphins open today along with Bay, Rutherford and Arnold in an 18-hole match at Panama Country Club
• Quotable: “Our goal, as always, is to make it to the state finals. This year’s team is certainly capable of achieving that goal.” — Mike Riley.

Girls

Arnold

• Head Coach: Jean West.
• 2010: County and district champions.
• Leading returners: Michaela Cooley (so.).
• Others to watch: Lindsey Harrison (fr.), Tara Reed (fr.), Elena Itameri (so.).
• Key losses: Kali DeBerry, Jessica Coupe, Barri Holman, Peyton Hess, Adah Edge.
• Notable: Liz Kasey is assistant coach. … Cooley has added distance to her game through weight training.
• Quotable: “More then half our team graduated last year, however, I look forward to seeing how such a young team will evolve.” — Jean West.

Mosley

• Head coach: Todd Harless, third year.
• Leading returners: Ginny Shipman (sr.), Megan Daniels (sr.), Haily Hartzog (sr.).
• Others to watch: Taylor Phillips (sr.), Graysen Gladden (fr.).
• Key losses: Kacey Carter, Courtney Webb.
• Notable: Mosley competes in a district with Chiles, Lincoln, Leon, Lake City, Gainesville and Buchholtz. … the district tournament will be in Gainesville Oct. 18 and 19.
• Quotable: “We have good senior leadership and have a great chance to advance to the regional for the second time in three years.” — Todd Harless.

Rutherford

• Coach: Mike Nethero, fourth year
• 2010: Brittany Garner was first in the district and Bailey Garner placed third.
• Leading returners: Bailey Garner, Megan Garred, Catherine Windham, Katy Hyland, Cara Henry, Amber Payton.
• Others to watch: Kayla Warren, Jade Whatley.
• Notable: Garred has been in the program four years.