MHS, FHS girls golfers triumph
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September 5, 2025
Ella Shaw of Marysville prepares to drive the ball. The Lady Monarchs won a triangular match. (Photo submitted)

MHS, FHS girls golfers triumph

By Tim Miller 

Marysville’s varsity girls golf squad shot a 191 and won a triangular match.

Delaware Hayes finished with a 194 and Hilliard Davidson shot 200.

McKinley Samaniego tied for medalist honors (with Hayes’ Stake) with a 40.

Jorja Ary of MHS finished with a 42, followed by Kaitlyn Stover-53, Addy Ross-56...

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