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2016 Boulder City Girls Golf Capsule

BOULDER CITY

League: Class 3A Sunrise League

Head coach: Andy Schaper, third season

Returning letter winners: Five

Top athletes: Lani Potter (Jr.), Madisan Walker (So.), Ryann Reese (So.), Holly Piper (Sr.), Lauryn Norris (Sr.)

Outlook: Potter, who averaged 77 strokes per 18 holes last year, finished second in the Division I-A state tournament.

Walker was a first-team All-Sunrise League honoree.

“The team has worked hard to improve over the offseason,” Schaper said. “It is the girls’ goal to be a serious contender for the 3A state team title this year.

“With a second-place finish last year, Lani Potter is ready for another great year and to win the state tournament as an individual.”

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