Golf: Eagles card impressive showing at first-ever State Finals  

The Skyline girls’ golf team made the most of its first appearance in the MHSAA State Finals this past weekend. The Eagles fired a 387 on the first day and improved with a 371 on the second day for a team score of 758 at Division 1 State Finals at Bedford Valley Golf Club in Battle Creek.

Skyline finished in 12^th place overall, eight shots behind Traverse City Central and well ahead of Traverse City West in the 18-team field.

Rochester Adams led after the first day with a 312 and pulled away from the field with a 317 on the second day for a final score of 629. Brighton was second (676) followed by Rochester (681) and four-time defending champion Northville (683).

Skyline junior Reva Patchava led the Eagles with a 184 (92-92). Senior Helen Kucinski (97-92) and junior Ali O’Brien (99-90) each fired a 189 for Skyline. Senior Val Rutte shot a 99 and 97 for a 196. Freshman Vedha Kakarla went 105-108 for a 213 total.

Pioneer’s Alex Ellender qualified for the State Finals with her 85 at Regionals. Only a junior, Ellender finished 34^th overall in the field with an 88, 87 for a 175 total.

The Eagles fired a 358 and placed second overall at last week’s Regional at Washtenaw Golf Club in Ypsilanti.