The Reeths-Puffer girls golf team is starting to develop some/ depth to its lineup, which will really come in handy next season, when the top three players are likely to return.
The Rockets have been led this year by junior standout Sophia McCollum, but two fellow juniors, Olivia Ambler and Ella Voorhies, have shown flashes of giving R-P a powerful top three.
Ambler took her biggest step in that direction on Tuesday, shooting a nine-hole score of 39 and tying McCollum for second place in the individual standings at the final O-K Green conference jamboree of the season at The Meadows in Allendale.
It was the best nine-hole score of Ambler’s varsity career.
Olivia Ambler
“Olivia had a breakout round tonight," said R-P head coach Matt Pallett. "She has been close to putting a great round together. Tonight was her night. I am happy for her.
“Sophia had another good round tonight. She will not be happy with it, but that is just who she is. Overall though she hit some really great shots tonight.”
The Rocke0ts shot 192 as a team and finished in fourth place, a000head of Jenison. Byron Center finished first with a 174.
Voorhies shot a 55 for R-P while Ava Gibbs shot a 59.
R-P seniors Ava Gibbs, Jaylynn Acre, Keeley Cole.
Pallett noted that Tuesday was Senior Night for conference golfers, and expressed appreciation for the three Rockets in their final season.
“I have three seniors who have worked hard to put themselves in position all year to help this team.,” the coach said. “When it is all said and done, we will greatly miss Jaylynn Acre, Keeley Cole and Ava Gibbs. We appreciate them for their effort.”
The Rockets will complete the regular season by competing in the O-K Green Championship Tournament on Thursday at the Muskegon Country Club.