Stephen advances to Day 2 of girls state golf in McPherson
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Tonganoxie's May Stephen approaches the green Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Turkey Creek Golf Course in McPherson. Stephen advanced to Day 2 and will golf another 18 holes Tuesday.Tonganoxie’s May Stephen advanced to Day 2 of the Class 4A state golf championships in McPherson.
The THS junior tied for 45th Monday after shooting a 94 through 18 holes Monday in her first state appearance.
Tonganoxie’s other state qualifier, senior Paityn Van Middlesworth, competed in her third state tournament Monday. Van Middlesworth also advanced to state as a sophomore and junior, but missed the cut this year for Day 2.
Concordia’s Mya Niehues enters the second day atop the leaderboard. She shot a 70 Monday.
Wamego (327), Baldwin (333) and Augusta (335) are the Top 3 teams after the first day.
The tournament will resume at 9 a.m. Tuesday at Turkey Creek Golf Course in McPherson.