Cuero High School's golf teams took to the course at Colony Creek Country Club for the District Championships on April 1 & 2, where the girls' team delivered an outstanding performance, capturing 2nd place overall and securing their spot in the upcoming regional tournament. With strong individual scores and teamwork, the girls were definitely on their game on the greens.
Leading the effort for the Lady Gobblers Team was Cat Chilek with a combined total of 166. Jewelee Arriaga, added to the silver medal finish with a total score of 197 across the two-day tournament, also finishing 6th overall. Close behind her were teammates Julia Aleman, also finishing with a score of 197, tying for 6th with Arriaga, Makayla Cardenas, who contributed with a 240, and Katelyn Daughtrey with a 266. This combined performance from the girls helped solidify the team's position for advancement to regionals, right behind LaVernia who will move on to Regionals as well.
Notably, Chilek, finished second overall among individual competitors. She delivered impressive rounds of 86 on Day 1 and an exceptional 80 on Day 2 for the combined score of 166. Her consistent play made her a key asset to the team's success. Other notable finishes on the individual girls’ side included Leah Hernandez, who placed 10th with a two-day total of 200, and Lilah Hardy, who tied for 13th with a total of 232. Brianna Lopez rounded out the individual competition with a total score of 279.
Coach Adam Arroyo expressed pride in his players, stating, 'The girls battled two days of windier conditions than they've played in all season. They did what they've done all year, compete and shoot low. I am proud of them.'
On the boys' side, Waylon Dietze stood out as the leader of the Green Team, finishing second overall with rounds of 77 and 79, advancing to the Regional Tournament as an individual. The boys' team comprised of two units— the Green Team and the White Team. The Green Team, who finished 4th overall, consisted of David Leinen (178), Teddy Traynham (180), Cannon Wilson (188) and Caleb Keller (196), while the White Team, who finished 5th overall, included Landry Aleman (175), Conner Whitley (180), Ace Arroyo (187), Braxton Bayfus (189), and Landon Crain (194).
Individual competitors from the boys included Stran Gaitan with a total of 195 and Rowdy Smith with a solid score of 181.
The Regional Golf Tournament will be held on April 13 & 14 for Dietze, and April 15 & 16 for the Cuero Girls Team at Colony Creek -Victoria.
