Whitten to play state golf match

— GENTRY - Kelsea Whitten finished as the fifth-place medalist at the Valley View Country Club last week and will play in the state finals next week at Eagle Mountain in Batesville.

This is the third year in a row Whitten qualified for state competition, according to Gentry coach Conlan Efurd.

Jessica Jech ended the season as a solid high school carrier Friday at regional competition.

"She has really improved her game over the last few years and has been a great asset to the team," said Efurd.

Michaela Milam finished just five strokes away from making it to state.

"She was a little frustrated knowing she had made a low enough score which would have allowed her to go to State just a couple weeks ago," Efurd said.

"This was a good year for her to gain experience. I expect big advances out of the freshman the next three years," he said.

Boys regional play was scheduled for this week.

Sports, Pages 6 on 09/23/2009