Cavegirls 2nd, Cavemen 5th at Artesia Invite

By Don Eskins

Led by Lindsey Carter’s 88 and Hailey Carter’s 89, the Cavegirl golf team posted a team score of 375 to place second at the Artesia Invitational on Monday, April 7. Also contributing to the CHS effort were Haddi May, with a 96, and Averee Padilla, with a 102.

Nine teams participated in the Artesia meet. Lovington took first with a 349.

“Our girls are starting to come around. We still have some things to work on, but they’re enthusiastic about the game and playing well right now,” said CHS head golf coach Brian Jones. “I’m very proud of them all.”

“Hailey Carter had a personal best in Artesia. It was the first time she’s ever broken 90 in her career. To do that, she had to chip in twice,” said Jones. “So, we’re all really excited about her round.”

The Cavemen, with a 362, placed fifth in Artesia. Chevy Thomson, with an 83, paced the CHS effort. Rounding out Carlsbad’s scorecards were Jeremiah Raney and Rev Valenzuela, with 91s, Robbie Rodriguez, 97, and Anthony Hernandez, 102.

Artesia, with a 306, captured top honors in the boys’ division.

“Our boys struggled some in Artesia. But they all gave us their best efforts, “ said Jones. “We have a couple of first-time golfers this season. They work hard, and I’m really proud of just how far along they’ve come this year. I know, as the season moves on, they’re only going to get better.”

On Monday and Tuesday, April 14-15, the CHS golf teams will be in Ruidoso to compete in the Gooch Invitational. The tournament will take place at the Links, with tee times set to get underway at 9 a.m.

Artesia Top 5

Girls Team Scores

1. Lovington 349

2. Carlsbad 375

3. Goddard 381

4. Clovis 406

5. Gateway Christian 412

Cavegirl Scorecards:

5- Lindsey Carter 88

6- Hailey Carter 89

12- Haddi May 96

20- Averee Padilla 102

Artesia Top 5

Boys Team Scores

1. Artesia 306

2. Goddard 315

3. Lovington 322

4. Clovis 349

5. Carlsbad 362

Cavemen Scorecards:

16- Chevy Thompson 83

30- Jeremiah Raney 91

30- Rev Valenzuela 91

38- Robbie Rodriguez 97

42- Anthony Hernande102