GIRLS GOLF NOTES - MARCH 25, 2009

The state championships return to the Mid-Columbia this spring after a five-year hiatus. The 4As will be held at Canyon Lakes (boys) and Sun Willows (girls), with the 3As at Meadow Springs (boys) and Horn Rapids (girls), the 1As at Columbia Point and the 2B/1Bs at Tri-City Country Club. Only the 2As are out of town -- at Apple Tree in Yakima.

Girls Outlook

With Pasco graduating All-Area MVP Kelsey Johnson and EWU signee Neddy Martinez, the way is clear for Richland to dominate the CBBN this season.

A surprise challenger could be Davis, which returns three second-team All-CBL 4A honorees. Others to watch include Hanford's Erin Vardell, Walla Walla's Paige Blackburn and Southridge's Lauren Goetz and Destiny Brito.

Othello senior Ashley Amoruso -- who led the Huskies to the CWAC district title a year ago -- Warden senior Kim McPartland and Royal senior Shelby Forester are among the top small-school golfers in the area.