Boys L-R Thomas Snell, Konnor Sapp, Nash Sperle, and Kris Higgs. Girls L-R: Ameris Wasmuth, Julia McCarthy, Tessa Paskemin, and Akeira Anseth. (Submitted photos/North Battleford Comprehensive High School)

By Martin Martinson

Teeing off

High school golfers ready for provincials weekend

Sep 22, 2022 | 5:33 PM

The top high school golfers from across Saskatchewan will be hitting the fairway this weekend, for provincials at Jackfish Lodge and Conference Centre.

Representing the Battle West District on the girls’ side will be North Battleford Comprehensive High School’s (NBCHS) Tessa Paskemin, John Paul II Collegiate’s Ameris Wasmuth, who placed first at districts, and Julia McCarthy and Akeira Anseth from Cut Knife.

On the boys’ side, Kris Higgs and Matthew Kellgren of NBCHS will team up with Thomas Snell and Nash Sperle from Unity. Konnor Sapp, also from the North Battleford Comp., who won the gold at districts, would have also made the trip but will not be able to attend due to a prior commitment.

Coach of the NBCHS Vikings’ golf team, Nevin Gloe said it’s been great to see so many from the school, and around the area excel, with a chance to compete on the provincial stage as the game continues to grow locally.

“It’s really great to see, and there was a lot of interest from some younger people as well [at tryouts at the start of the year],” Gloe said.

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“They had to be in Grade 9 to participate here in the fall, with junior golf in the spring, but there were a lot of Grade 7 and 8 kids inquiring about it too, so it’s really nice to see quite a few juniors out playing the game, even compared to say, five years ago.”

Each golfer’s scores this weekend will contribute to their individual standing, with the top three scores from each team also counting towards the district team score.

Gloe said heading into provincials, he just wants to see the players out there enjoying the game and playing their best.

“We’re going to be at the same course where we had districts, so if they can improve on their scores from there that would be awesome, but really we just want them to have fun,” Gloe said. “The game is meant to be fun and we want them to enjoy it.”

Golfing action at Jackfish Lodge will begin Friday morning at 11 a.m. and continue Saturday.

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