Pella’s girls golf team made its first state tournament appearance in nearly a decade last May, and the Dutch are hopeful several key returners could make for another special spring.
Head Coach Joe Tangen says the team will miss the contributions of state individual medalist Karsyn Lyons and Emerson Lee, who had several season-best scores for the team last spring.
But a large contingent of girls with varsity experience and a handful of talented newcomers could make for another fun, competitive season for the green and white on the links.
Key returners for Pella:
Harper Phillips, Sophomore – 47.29 combined adjusted average in 2025 in 14 meets
Moriah Reynolds, Senior – 50.23 CAVG in 2025 in 15 appearances
Izzy Branderhorst, Junior – 50.66 CAVG in 2025 in seven appearances
Carlyn Henry, Senior – 50.73 CAVG in 2025 in 14 appearances
Payton Roose, Junior – 52.28 CAVG in 2025
Mackenzie Johnston, Senior – 53.69 CAVG in 2025
The Pella girls golf team opens the season on April 2nd at Lynnville-Sully. Hear a season preview with Coach Tangen this Saturday during the Hy-Vee Radio Coaches Corner at 9 a.m. on 92.1 KRLS.
