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About Girls Golf
The Ames girls golf team has had a tremendous amount of success under the direction of RJ Voss. A trio of seniors looks to lead the 2022 squad: Bryce Bearson, Ellie Nusbaum, and Ainsley Jurgens all saw regular appearances on the Little Cyclone varsity card a year ago.
Points of Pride
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Team State ChampionshipsHistorically, Ames has won three team state championships in girls golf. The first title came in 1989 and was followed by a pair of team crowns in 2009 and 2010. Those two most championship teams were led by recent Ames High Hall of Fame inductee Katie Purcell.
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Hall of Fame
Ames High InducteeKatie Purcell won individual titles in 2009 and 2010, including an all-time state top 30 two-round mark in 2010 with a score of 150.
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13th Place
2021 State MeetIn the 2021 campaign, Megan Riesselman qualified individually for the IGHSAU State Meet. Riesselman recorded a two-round total of 153 to place 13th in the state.
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2021
Conference MedalMegan Riesselman claimed a conference medalist performance. Riesselman moved on to play for Grand View University while teammate Taylor Balsley went to play for DMACC.