Heber Springs golf team readies for conference tourney

By LARRY “SCOOP” McCARTY

The Heber Springs High School girls’ and boys’ golf teams survived the challenge of an altered schedule because of COVID-19.

The two teams are ready for the next step, the 4-4A Conference Tournament at the Morrilton Country Club Tuesday. The top two teams will advance to the state tournament.

“We played 10 matches because of COVID and weather,” Heber Springs coach Gaye Stark said. “We didn’t play multiple teams because of COVID and only competed against four conference schools all season. We hope to play well and see what happens.”

Seniors Hope Evans and Ellie Riddle lead the Lady Panthers. Freshmen Megan Bull and Macy Evans are the other two golfers.

“Hope and Ellie have been good mentors to the younger golfers,” Stark said. “They took them under their wings and showed them what they needed to do at the tournaments.”

Stark believes the team will challenge for a state tournament berth.

“Clarksville and Ozark are the teams to beat,” she said. “I’m pleased with the progress of all four golfers. We will see how it goes at the tournament.”

Senior Cooper Schalchin, sophomore Easton Cusick and freshman Ladd Choate will compete on the boys’ team.

“Cooper is the leader for the other golfers,” Stark said. “We will face tough teams at the tournament. I’m not sure how we stack up going into the tournament, but I expect us to play well.”

Clarksville takes Top Honors at Three-Team Match

August 16, 2019

CLARKSVILLE – Clarksville took home first-place honors in a three-team match at the Clarksville Country Club.

Boys Team Scoring: Clarskville (130), Russellville (143) and Pottsville (154).

Clarskville boys results: Braden Payne (41) (Medalist honors); Cole Clark (43) (Second overall); Braxton Payne (46) (Fourth overall); John Foster Case (50); and Isaac Chappell (56).

Girls Team Scoring: Clarksville (142), Russellville (151) while Pottsville did not have a team score.

Clarksville Girls Results: Parker Banning (46) (Tied for medalist honors); Morgan Douglas (47) (3rd); Abby Domerese (49) (5th); Emily Qualls (53) (6th).

Source: Clarksville High School Golf Facebook Page

Clarksville splits Dual Golf Meet with Russellville

August 19, 2019

Clarksville split a pair of high school golf matches with Russellville at the Russellville Country Club.

Clarksville defeated Russellville, 130-141, in senior boys play, while Russellville won the senior girls match.

Braden Payne and Cole Clark tied for medalist honors by shooting 42. Braxton Payne shot a 46 while John Foster Case and Isaac Chappell each shot at 51.

For the Panther girls, Abby Domerese shot a 54, Emily Qualls a 65, Parker Banning a 57 and Morgan Douglas a 61.

Source: Clarksville High School Golf Facebook Page

The 2019 Heber Springs High School Golf Schedule

August 16, 2019

The 2019 Heber Springs High School Boys and Girls Golf Schedule

  • August 8 at Red Apple Inn
  • August 15 at Red Apple Inn
  • August 20 at Tannenbaum, 3:30 p.m.
  • August 22 at Mountain Ranch, 3:30 p.m.
  • August 28 at Centennial Valley (Conway), 3:30 p.m.
  • August 29 at Red Apple Inn, 1 p.m.
  • September 5 at Red Apple Inn, 1 p.m.
  • September 9 at Cypress Creek (Cabot), 1 p.m.
  • September 16 at Searcy Country Club, 3:30 p.m.
  • September 17 at Greystone (Cabot), 3:30 p.m.
  • September 19 at Red Apple Inn, 1 p.m.
  • September 23 at Red Apple Inn, TBA
  • September 24 at Red Apple Inn, TBA
  • September 30 at 4A Girls State at Harrison
  • October 1 at 4A Girls State at Harrison
  • October 7 at 4A Boys State at Red Apple Inn
  • October 8 at 4A Boys State at Red Apple Inn