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GOLF REGIONAL COMPETITION

As the rain cleared in Manor, Texas, Knippa’s boys and girls golf teams took to the course at ShadowGlen for two days of Regional Golf competition on Monday, April 13, and Tuesday, April 14.

The driven girls team—Sarah Ballesteros, Bella Besares, Tessa Vasquez, and Natalia Guerra—teed off first. They delivered some of their best performances of the season, finishing in the Top 10 among Region 4 girls teams. Individually, Sarah Ballesteros led the way, placing 22nd out of a competitive field of 93 golfers with a two-day total of 237.

Next up was the confident boys team of James Miller, Victor Ortiz, Cole Monk, Michael Stroff, and Ben Rodriguez. After Day 1, the team held a commanding 11-stroke lead with a score of 342. However, the competition tightened on Day 2 as Brookeland surged, cutting the lead to just three strokes with four holes remaining.

Showing grit and determination, and led by their fearless leader James Miller, the boys responded in dramatic fashion. Over the final four holes, they delivered a barrage of birdies and pars to pull away and secure a dominant 14-stroke victory. The team posted a season-best Day 2 score of 329, clinching the Regional Championship.

Individually, James Miller captured his second consecutive Regional Championship with a two-day total of 147, highlighted by an impressive under-par 70 on Day 2. Michael Stroff finished 9th with a 169, Cole Monk placed 12th with a 175, Victor Ortiz took 20th with a 180, and Ben Rodriguez rounded out the scoring with a 209.

The boys team will now set their sights on the State Golf Tournament on April 27–28 at Crystal Falls Golf Club in Leander.

Coach Alejandro expressed immense pride in both teams, crediting their success to the dedication and hard work they put in day after day. He emphasized that the countless hours of practice and repetition have built the consistency and confidence needed to achieve victories like this.