Monday, August 24, 2009

Lady Lakers Gearing up for Fall Action

The Lady Laker Golf Team is gearing up for fall golf action. The Lady Lakers will kick off their fall tournament schedule at the Ferris State Invitational at Katke Golf Club on Saturday, September 5th, 2009. On September 7-8, Grand Valley will host the Lakers Classic at The Meadows Golf Club. Other tournaments for the fall season includes the prestigious Mary Fossum Invitational held by Michign State University on September 12-13, 2009. Rounding out the fall schedule includes tournament appearances at the Bing Beal Classic hosted by Findlay University, and the Zippy Invitational hosted by the University of Akron.

Key returners for the Lady Lakers include seniors Caitlin Bennett who was named to the NGCA All-Region East Team, and Ashely Smith who was named the GLIAC Most Valuable Player the for 2008-2009 season. Both players finished for a 12th place tie at the NCAA Championships.

Other returners include Allie Tyler who was named to the NGCA All-Region East Team and All-GLIAC First-Team as well as a first place finish at the NCAA East Regional. Sophomore Sarah Hoffman looks to build on a solid start as a Freshman that landed her on the All-GLIAC Second-team.

Sophomore Carolyn Shaner looks to break into the line-up after a shoulder injury that sidelined her for the 2008-2009 season.

The Lady Lakers also add three Freshman to the roster for the 2009-2010 season. Ashley Beard, Danielle Kauble, and Marni Weinstein all are looking to break into the action this season.

The Lady Lakers are looking to build upon last years successful season under Coach Rebecca Mailloux, who guided her team as a first year coach to a second place team finish at the NCAA Championships.

GO LAKERS!!!