Kitsap golfers prepare for spring season

Bainbridge

Boys Golf

Head coach: Dominic Lacie

2023 Record: 8-0

Key Returners: Senior Andrew Grinter and junior Andrew Jobes

Outlook: The Spartans return most of its golfers after a perfect regular season. Therefore, Bainbridge should be a favorite in the Olympic League and succeed in the postseason.

Schedule: Mar. 12, 3 pm vs. Sequim; Mar. 14, 3 pm at Olympic; Mar. 19, 3 pm vs. North Kitsap; Mar. 27, 3 pm vs. Bremerton; Apr. 9, 3 pm vs. Kingston; Apr. 11, 3 pm at North Mason; Apr. 17, 3 pm vs. Port Angeles; Apr. 25, 3 pm at Bremerton; Apr. 30, 3 pm at Kingston; May 2, 12 pm at North Kitsap

Girls Golf

Head coach: Katherine Van Slyke

2023 Record: 8-0

Key Returners: Juniors Sarah Krieght, Mae Wysong and Grace Charintranont

Outlook: The girls team returns three state qualifiers and several others who helped push for an undefeated season. Despite losing their top golfer and head coach, the Spartans are destined for another great season.

Schedule: Mar. 12, 3 pm vs. Sequim; Mar. 19, 3 pm vs. North Kitsap; Mar. 27, 3 pm vs. Bremerton; Apr. 9, 3 pm vs. Kingston; Apr. 11, 3 pm at North Mason; Apr. 17, 3 pm vs. Port Angeles; Apr. 25, 3 pm at Bremerton; Apr. 30, 3 pm at Kingston; May 2, 12 pm at North Kitsap

North Kitsap

Boys Golf

Head coach: Dan Weedin

2023 Record: 3-4

Key returner: Senior Evan Anderson

Outlook: North Kitsap lost a few of its golfers last season and will see a younger squad this upcoming season. However, the Vikings should still have a successful season.

Schedule: Mar. 12, 3 pm at Bainbridge; Mar. 19, 3 pm at Sequim; Mar. 21, 3 pm at Olympic; Apr. 25, 3 pm at Kingston; May 2, 12 pm at North Kitsap

Girls Golf

Head coach: Nate McKinley

2023 Record: 1-6

Key returner: Abbey Smart

Outlook: The Vikings struggled once they reached the postseason, not making it out of the district tournament. However, the Vikings have tons of depth that can help build the squad this season.

Schedule: Mar. 12, 3 pm at Bainbridge; Mar. 19, 3 pm at Sequim; Mar. 21, 3 pm at Olympic; Apr. 25, 3 pm at Kingston; May 2, 12 pm at North Kitsap

Kingston

Boys Golf

Head coach: Scott Cameron

2023 Record: 2-2

Key Returners: Senior Viet Tran

Kingston’s boys team lost its top two golfers, including a state qualifier. Therefore, the Bucs have some big shoes to fill with some younger golfers on the rise.

Schedule: Mar. 12, 3 pm at North Mason; Mar. 27, 3 pm at Bainbridge; Mar. 28, 3 pm vs. Port Angeles; Apr. 11, 3 pm at North Kitsap; Apr. 18, 3 pm vs. Olympic; Apr. 30, 3 pm vs. Bainbridge; May 2, 12 pm at North Kitsap

Girls Golf

Head coach: Bob Hoffman

2023 Record: 0-4

Key Returners: Junior Leah Garringer

Outlook: Kingston returns a few golfers who reached the district playoffs. However, the Bucs small squad will be facing tough competition for limited spots in postseason play this season.

Schedule: Mar. 12, 3 pm at North Mason; Mar. 19, 3 pm vs. Sequim; Mar. 27, 3 pm at Bainbridge; Mar. 28, 3 pm vs. Port Angeles; Apr. 11, 3 pm at North Kitsap; Apr. 18, 3 pm vs. Olympic; Apr. 30, 3 pm vs. Bainbridge; May 2, 12 pm at North Kitsap

South Kitsap

Boys Golf

Head coach: Sean Duttry

2023 Record: 3-5

Key Returners: Seniors Connor Mayberry, Alexzander Moore and Daniel Stone

Outlook: South Kitsap saw an improvement last season and returned nearly all of its golfers. Despite being in a tough conference, the Wolves could finish in the middle of the pack.

Schedule: Mar. 13, 2:45 pm vs. Curtis; Mar. 20, 2:30 pm at Graham-Kapowsin; Mar. 27, 2:45 pm vs. Olympia; Apr. 16, 3 pm at Emerald Ridge; Apr. 18, 3 pm at Rogers; Apr. 23, 2:45 pm vs. Bethel; Apr. 25, 2:45 pm vs. Puyallup; Apr. 30, 3 pm at Sumner; May 2, 2:45 pm vs. Bellarmine Prep

Bremerton

Boys Golf

Head coach: Dean Wagner

2023 Record: 0-3

Key Returners: Senior Jackson Fletcher

Outlook: Bremerton’s roster remains small and the Knights will be battling some state-caliber squads. Therefore, the Knights will see themselves near the bottom of the league once again.

Schedule: Mar. 12, 3 pm at Olympic; Mar. 19, 3 pm at North Mason; Mar. 27, 3 pm at Bainbridge; Apr. 9, 3 pm vs Sequim; Apr. 11, 3 pm vs. Port Angeles; Apr. 18, 3 pm vs.North Kitsap; Apr. 25, 3 pm vs. Bainbridge; Apr. 30, 3 pm at Sequim; May 2, 12 pm at North Kitsap

Girls Golf

Head coach: Scotty Renner

2023 Record: 0-3

Key Returners: Seniors Jenna Deane and Becca McCown

Outlook: Bremerton lost two golfers after a disappointing season. However, the Knights return a handful of golfers who competed in the league championships. Therefore, the Knights will hope to jump up the standings this season.

Olympic

Boys Golf

Head coach: Tim Cathcart

2023 Record: 1-5

Key returner: Senior CJ Faustino

Outlook: The Trojans return its top two golfers who competed at districts last season. However, Olympic still lacks the depth to compete at the highest level.

Schedule: Mar. 12, 3 pm vs. Bremerton; Mar. 14, 3 pm at Sequim; Mar. 19, 3 pm at Kingston; Mar. 21, 3 pm vs. North Kitsap; Mar. 28, 3 pm at North Mason; Apr. 9, 3 pm vs. Port Angeles; Apr. 10, 3 pm at Bainbridge; Apr. 18, 3 pm at Bremerton; Apr. 25, 3 pm vs. Sequim; Apr. 30, 3 pm vs. Kingston; May 2, 12 pm at North Kitsap

Girls Golf

Head coach: Kelsey Callaghan

2023 Record: 3-4

Outlook: Olympic had another season with a losing record and struggled once the postseason arrived. In addition, the Trojans lack depth but could find some success since many teams lost its top golfers too.

Central Kitsap

Boys Golf

Head coach: Kevin McCarthy

2023 Record: 1-6

Schedule: Mar. 14, 3 pm at Peninsula; Mar. 19, 2 pm at Timberline; Mar. 21, 2 pm vs. North Thurston; Mar. 28, 2:30 pm at Gig Harbor; Apr. 11, 3:15 pm at River Ridge; Apr. 25, 2 pm vs. Yelm; Apr. 30, 3:15 pm at Capital; May 2, 12 pm at North Kitsap

Girls Golf

Head coach: Dan Sullivan

2023 Record: 0-7

Schedule: Mar. 14, 3:30 pm at Peninsula; Mar. 21, 2:30 pm vs. North Thurston; Mar. 26, 3:15 pm at Capital; Mar. 28, 2:30 pm at Gig Harbor; Apr. 11, 3:15 pm at River Ridge; Apr. 18, 2:30 pm vs. Timberline; Apr. 25, 2:30 pm vs. Yelm; May 2, 12 pm at North Kitsap

Klahowya

Boys Golf

Head coach: Dave Kraft

2023 Record: 3-4

Key Returners: Seniors Grant Solvie and Chase Tilzer

Outlook: Klahowya lost half of its golfers again. However, the Eagles have seen improvement with their younger golfers and look to push for a higher spot in the Nisqually League this year.

Schedule: Mar. 19, 4 pm at Vashon Island; Mar. 26, 3 pm vs. Life Christian; Apr. 9, 3 pm vs. East Jefferson; Apr. 11, 3 pm vs. Seattle Christian; Apr. 16, 3 pm vs. Annie Wright; May 2, 12 pm at North Kitsap; May 8, Nisqually League Tournament; May 16, 1A WCD Tournament

Girls Golf

Head coach: Jordan Black

2023 Record: 4-2

Key Returners: Juniors Amira Lyons and Kelsey Clark

Outlook: Klahowya lost seven of its 11 golfers to graduation. Therefore, the Eagles will be lacking depth to compete within the league. However, the Eagles have some great athletes that could compete individually.

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