Benjamin Logan senior golfer Sydney Wesson battled her way to a first-team all-Ohio honor at the Division II state tournament over the weekend at the Ohio State Gray Golf Course.
Playing in her final golf tournament as a Raider, Wesson shot a 79 on Friday and followed with a 78 on Saturday to finish with a two-round total of 157.
That score placed Wesson in a tie for fifth, which qualified her for a spot on the all-state first team.
Wesson improved on her placement last year when she earned secondteam all-state honors.
“I am incredibly proud of Sydney’s mindset and demeanor over the course of this two-day tournament,” said Ben Logan head coach David Wood.
“The field of competitors was top notch and the course was playing pretty tough, but Sydney never gave up on herself. She faced several putts that lipped out on day one, but didn’t let that affect her going into day two. She started (Saturday) with a birdie on the first hole, and played a confident andfocused game all day long in very windy conditions.
“It’s hard to put into words how amazed I am with Sydney’s focus and determination, even when facing tough situations. When she found the rough off the tee, she focused in and recovered as best as she could, many times getting up and down for par. This was a great finale to an incredible career, and I am so proud of Sydney for playing her game and earning firstteam all-Ohio honors.”
Ella Wong of Gates Mills Hawken won the Division II individual state title with a 146. Shelby’s Nicole Jones was second with a 148, Kristina Ma of Columbus School For Girls was third with 151, Fort Recovery’s Jalyn Bruns was fourth with 156 and Lima Central Catholic’s Emma Mayers, Marlington’s Maria Warner and Wesson all shot 157s for fifth.
Lima Central Catholic won the Division II team title. Marlington, Thornville Sheridan, Columbus Academy and Bishop Fenwick rounded out the top five.