Region 9 girls golf: Cedar Reds power way to 19-stroke win at Green Spring

Written by Jeff Richards
April 18, 2024

WASHINGTON CITY — For the third time in a row, the Cedar Reds won Region 9’s weekly girls golf match.

RaeLee Johnson of Cedar competes in Region 9 girls golf match, Washington City, Utah, April 17, 2024 | Photo courtesy of Laycee Johnson, St. George News

Playing at Washington City’s Green Spring Golf Course on Wednesday, Cedar posted a season-best score of 333, a full 19 strokes ahead of runner-up Pine View’s team score of 352.

It marked the second straight week that Cedar’s top four golfers had all placed among the top 10 individually.

Leading the way for the Reds was RaeLee Johnson, who led all players with a 2-under-par score of 70. Coming in second place was Kate Walker of Crimson Cliffs, who shot a 75.

See listing of top team and individual scores below.

“They did what we knew they could do,” said Cedar assistant coach Ryan Johnson afterward. “They’re finally starting to believe that they can win. We’re so proud of these young ladies. Their great attitudes and drive to be better is starting to pay off.”

Cedar will be hosting next week’s region match at Cedar Ridge Golf Course in Cedar City on Wednesday, April 24.

Green Spring Golf Course, April 17

Team results

  1. Cedar, 333.
  2. Pine View, 352.
  3. Dixie, 367.
  4. Crimson Cliffs, 370.
  5. Hurricane, 408.
  6. Desert Hills, 429.
  7. Snow Canyon, 436.

Individual top 10 scores

  1. RaeLee Johnson, Cedar, 70.
  2. Kate Walker, Crimson Cliffs, 75.
  3. Matti Wieland, Pine View, 78.
  4. (tie) Alyssa Butterfus, Pine View, 81.
  5. (tie) Brynlee Bandley, Crimson Cliffs, 81.
  6. Lucy Dixon, Desert Hills, 85.
  7. Taylyn Wilson, Cedar, 86.
  8. Denym Bohn, Cedar, 87.
  9. (tie) Breelle Evans, Cedar, 90.
  10. (tie) Stacie Phelps, Dixie, 90.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jeff Richards, a native of Salt Lake City with family roots in Panguitch, lived in Moab for 20 years before joining St. George News in 2017. Jeff is a longtime journalist and secondary school teacher. He and his wife Penny are the parents of five daughters. They also have three young grandsons. Jeff and his family enjoy swimming, camping, sightseeing, reading, and taking pictures.

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