Region 10 girls golf: Butterfus leads way for Pine View in 15-stroke win

Written by Jeff Richards
March 24, 2023
Kate Walker of Crimson Cliffs, Ellie Johnson of Hurricane and Alyssa Butterfus of Pine View compete in Region 10 girls golf match at Southgate Golf Club, St. George, Utah, March 23, 2023 | Photo courtesy of Jason Walker, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — After Region 10’s girls golf teams had last week off due to spring break, the Pine View Panthers captured the second region match of the season by a 15-stroke margin on Thursday.

Athletes compete in Region 10 girls golf match at Southgate Golf Club, St. George, Utah, March 23, 2023 | Photo courtesy of Matt Wieland, St. George News

The match, played at Southgate Golf Club, was originally scheduled to go 18 holes but was halted after the first nine.

Pine View Coach Matt Wieland told St. George News some players had been taking the ACT that morning.

“We were forced to delay the start, which didn’t leave us time for a full 18,” he said.

Pine View’s Alyssa Butterfus was the top individual scorer with 36 strokes. She was followed closely by Crimson Cliffs freshman Kate Walker, who shot a 37.

“It was great to see Alyssa come out on top,” Wieland said. “She was battling back and forth all day with Kate right up until the end. It would have been fun to see them keep battling for another nine holes. I think we’re going to see that a lot this season.”

Wieland called newcomer Walker “a phenomenal player and a great addition to the region.”

Pine View scored 176 as a team, while runner-up Cedar High had 191 strokes and Crimson took third with 200.

“I think we’re seeing Cedar emerge as a serious contender,” Wieland added. “Those girls have obviously put a lot of work in and it’s showing.”

Next week’s match is scheduled for Thursday, March 30 at Sunbrook Golf Club.

Region 10 girls golf, Week 2

Southgate Golf Club, March 23

Team scores (9 holes)

  1. Pine View, 175.
  2. Cedar, 191.
  3. Crimson Cliffs, 200.
  4. Desert Hills, 220.
  5. Snow Canyon, 226.
  6. Hurricane, 232.
  7. Dixie, 255.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jeff Richards, a native of Salt Lake City with family roots in Panguitch, lived in Moab for 20 years before joining St. George News in 2017. Jeff is a longtime journalist and secondary school teacher. He and his wife Penny are the parents of five daughters. They also have three young grandsons. Jeff and his family enjoy swimming, camping, sightseeing, reading, and taking pictures.

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