Edgewood opens the 2019 season with three returning starters, leaving new head coach Christina Fischer with a solid core to rely on as the Warriors move into the Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division.
“Very excited to have a few golfers with experience to help with younger and newer team members,” Fischer said. “With no seniors, I am excited to have a core group that will be with me for a few years to help build the program. Would like to see our numbers grow, but the upside to a small team is that they will get experience.”
Juniors Jenna Wolfe and Madison Irish and sophomore Taylor Racut have experience on the varsity squad.
Wolfe averaged 55 strokes per nine holes last season and she has the mental toughness needed as well as the ability to mentor younger players. Irish averaged 59 strokes per nine-hole round last fall. She has good technique and also has the leadership skills coveted by coaches. Racut averaged 58 strokes per nine holes. She manages the course well and has the desire to improve.
Fischer expects her trio of veterans to lead the way but she’ll also look for some new faces to rise to the challenge and take advantage of their opportunities.
“Continual improvement is my expectation for all of our kids and for me as a first-time golf coach,” Fischer said. “We can grow together. If we are not afraid to try new things and to trust each other and keep a positive attitude, then I believe that we will see great improvement and competitiveness.”
