The girls golf team opened its season with an impressive victory on Monday, Feb. 9, capturing first place at the Liberty Municipal Golf Course.
Competing in a non-Houston Public School event about an hour away and playing the course for the first time, the Falcons entered the tournament with focus and determination.
Before the tournament, junior golfer Alexia Hoffman said her primary goal was to stay mentally strong throughout the round.
“My goals for this tournament were to play my best and learn that one bad shot won’t ruin my day,” Hoffman said. “I used to get stressed or angry whenever I had a bad hole, but I’ve been working on meditation and mind-body awareness, which has really helped me stay focused and happy on the course.”
Despite the team’s success, the round came with its own set of challenges. Unlike many other sports, golfers compete largely on their own during play, unable to communicate with teammates or track the overall team score.
“I was very proud of the team for this win,” Hoffman said. “We have a lot of amazing girls joining us this year, and I think this is the beginning of a great season. I think the biggest challenge was not being able to talk to my teammates throughout the round and not knowing how our team scored compared to the other schools.”
The early-season victory has already set the tone for what the team hopes will be a standout year. With a strengthened roster and growing confidence, the Falcons have a great season ahead of them.
“I’m looking forward to getting a high place in SPC as a team and beating St. John’s. I know that we can do it this year,” freshman golfer Carly Hathorn said.
With clear goals and strong chemistry already developing, the Falcons seem determined to build on their opening win and continue proving themselves as one of the top competitors in the conference.
