Slater Golf 2021 led by senior captain Freddy Bacon and head coach Ken Wilson finished with a record of 6-4, including an impressive six-match win streak.
With all eight starters from the previous season returning, the team approached the new season with both experience and desire for improvement.
During the regular season, the Slaters focused on putting in additional effort, gaining confidence, and working towards new personal bests.
The Slaters sent four golfers to the Colonial League Tournament, with seniors Freddy Bacon taking twelfth place and Dylan Hurd twenty-fourth in the boys bracket. In the girls bracket, senior Paulina Poels took both second and junior Natalie White took third.
At the District XI qualifier, Bacon took fifteenth and White fourth.
At Districts, Bacon and Poels each finished with personal bests. White took third and qualified to the State Tournament where she would ultimately take thirty-first place.
AND IT’S OFF! Freshman Aiden Pasquarelli knocks the ball into great scoring position. Aiden’s hard work and dedication helped this team to succeed during the 2021 season. (Christmas City Studio)WOAH! Junior Thomas Buck lines up his shot to get the ball back on the green. During his third season on the BHS golf team, Buck improved and helped the team get out of some sticky situations. (Christmas City Studio)YOU SAW THAT RIGHT? Senior Luke Shriver drives the “best ball” leaving opposing team in shock. Shriver’s ability to perform under immense stress and pressure helped him improve his performance during his time on the golf team at BHS. (Christmas City Studio)I DID THAT! Freshman Sean Coleman strategically follows his swing through the ball. A key factor in golf is the follow through, and Coleman was able to perfect his swing during his first year on the team. (Christmas City Studio)READY?! Junior Anthony DeFranco confidently swings right through the ball. As a returning varsity starter, DeFranco proved to be a crucial part of the team with his consistency in drives and putts. (Christmas City Studio)WHAT A SHOT! Junior Natalie White takes the ball for a ride to victory! White wowed this past season as she placed 3rd in the District XI tournament and even qualified for states. (Christmas City Studio)
