By Blake Chadwick
Kapaun senior Maddy Cartwright has every intention of making sure the golf team wins their fifth straight state championship.
Cartwright has been golfing since she was eight years old but knew how special she could be in the eighth grade after she knew she would have to get better if she wanted to make the team in high school.
Now, three years later, Cartwright is a pivotal part on a championship team and now one of the leaders that will help lead them to another state championship.
“During my freshman, sophomore, and junior years, I always looked up to the senior girls who encouraged and supported the whole team,” Cartwright said. “It is my intention to be someone my teammates can look up to by being a positive example and supporting all of them individually. I have also enjoyed the chance to be a First Tee coach, working with kids to learn the game. I plan to continue helping after the season because I believe it is a fantastic program for our community.”
Thanks to all of the winning she has done, the senior has plans of playing at the next level and has been in contact with a few Division II teams but has a few more goals to check off her list first.
“A personal goal of mine going into this year was to enjoy my last high school golf season while still putting in the work to improve my game,” Cartwright said. “As a team, it is important to me that all of our players, returning and new, build a strong sense of friendship and support amongst one another. By doing this, we will be better prepared to take on the season. So far we have been successful because we work as a team to lift each other up and get better together. I’m very thankful for my amazing teammates and proud of them all.”
