Lake Creek Secures Runner-Up at Regional Golf Tournament; Surber Clinches Individual Victory

At the Region III-5A golf tournament, Friendswood High School won their first regional title since 1990, finishing 15 shots ahead of the previous champions, Lake Creek. The event took place at The Golf Club at Margaritaville Lake Resort, with Friendswood scoring 628 and Lake Creek 645. Montgomery High School came in third with a score of 655, marking their 28th consecutive state tournament appearance.

The tournament also saw a close contest for the individual title, which went to a playoff. Lake Creek junior Addie Surber, committed to Missouri, won the playoff and the individual championship after a challenging final hole. Both Surber and her competitor, Madeline Buckley from Magnolia West, ended the tournament with scores of 3-over 147, but Surber prevailed in the playoff on the second extra hole.

During the tournament, Surber faced a setback on the 18th hole when she and another competitor accidentally swapped balls, incurring a two-shot penalty. Despite this, she managed to enter a playoff and won with a decisive putt, reflecting her ability to handle pressure.

Friendswood's team success was supported by senior Mary Kerr and two freshmen. Kerr, who finished fifth overall, looked forward to competing in the state tournament with her team, emphasizing the consistent performance and strategic team composition as key factors in their victory.

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