Emma Sanes
Cypress Girls Golf has already played Long Beach Wilson and Marina.
Cypress High School Girls’ Golf defeated Marina 214-238, starting their fall season strong. Last year, varsity had a great lead of 5-8-1, and JV with a 4-1 win in their last match with Sunny Hills. Although the Fall Season 2024 league results were short, this year, the girl golfers are ready to take on the challenges facing them.
Girls Varsity Golfer Airlia Leung is starting her freshman year. Making a lasting impression, she has already garnered significant attention just four weeks into the game. She hopes to become more involved in the community and eventually lead to the big leagues.
She not only loves the thrill, but the people, too. She stated, “It’s very fun, from being in programs and Cypress, I’ve met many new people.” Through years of playing, she has not only met goals but also created memories.
Ritika Pasayat, a Freshman JV Golfer, is new to the team and started this year. She is a rising star, someone who is not just here for the competition but also for the fun. Spirit is what she has; she is determined to make a difference and hopes to improve with her struggles.
For Pasayat, she sees herself playing long term because, “Unlike other sports out there, you can play golf at any age and be good at it if you try hard enough.”
Kaitlyn Manntai, Senior JV Golfer, has been playing for five years and is continuing in college. From discovering her golf passion through her sister, she has made it a family tradition.
Manntai said, “For me, golf is relaxing; it’s what you feel after years of practice, but when you do start, it is hard.” She portrays it as a fun game with friends and family, which is the motive.
This season started quickly, and Manntai already has her friends by her side.
She states, “There are only around 10 people on each team, and although that is not much, I prefer it more, not only because most of the people on the team are returners, but also because of the bond we all have.”
Dana Ursich, three-time JV Golf Coach for Cypress High School, did not start as a lover of golf; she particularly disliked it. Until five years ago, she took on a second job at a golf course, and unknowingly fell in love with the sport.
Ursich stated, “We build teams as we play golf, some days we are inside my classroom eating pizza, and sometimes just being together without playing.” It is not just a game to her; it’s a passion, something people get together to win and lose together.
Overall, the games have barely begun, the girls’ golf team is crushing it, and they are surely on their way to victory.