GRAND JUNCTION | Classification doesn’t seem to matter to Sydney Gillespie.
The Regis Jesuit sophomore standout posted the second top-seven place of her career in as many state tournaments as she finished tied for seventh in the Class 5A girls state golf tournament, which finished up Tuesday at Tiara Rado Golf Course.
Gillespie — who tied for 5th in the 4A state tournament last season — carded the best round of any of the seven Aurora players over two days — a 4-over-par 76 — in the final round to finish with a total of 157. Grandview freshman Morgan Sahm finished one stroke behind Gillespie for top honors among city players.
Freshman Mary Weinstein and senior Sofia Vigil combined with Gillespie to give Regis Jesuit a team score of 486, good enough for third in the 14-team field behind winner Cherry Creek and runner-up Arapahoe.
Reach Sports Editor Courtney Oakes at sports@aurorasentinel.com or 303-750-7555
2013 CLASS 5A GIRLS STATE GOLF TOURNAMENT
Team scores (two rounds): Cherry Creek 470, Arapahoe 475; REGIS JESUIT 486, Legacy 502, Highlands Ranch 510, Fairview 515, Heritage 518, Rock Canyon 529, Dakota Ridge 527, Loveland 532, Columbine 543, Fossil Ridge 549, Grand Junction Central 559, Grand Junction 592.
Aurora individuals (par 72): T7. Sydney Gillespie (Regis Jesuit) 81-76 — 157; T9. Morgan Sahm (Grandview) 79-79 — 158; T16. Mary Weinstein (Regis Jesuit) 82-81 — 163; T19. Jamie Griffin (Eaglecrest) 81-83 — 164; T23. Sofia Vigil (Regis Jesuit) 82-84 — 166; 54. Julia Kim (Rangeview) 93-101 — 194; 82. Jasmine Trevizo (Rangeview) 139-137 — 276
Top 10 individuals (par 72): 1. Calli Ringsby (Cherry Creek) 73-73 — 146; 2. Jenni Chun (Highlands Ranch) 75-78 — 153; T3. Sarah Hankins (Legacy) 79-76 — 155; T3. Sydney Merchant (Dakota Ridge) 76-79 — 155; T3. Hannah Wood (Arapahoe) 80-75 — 155; 6. Claudia Davis (Arapahoe) 75-81 — 156; T7. SYDNEY GILLESPIE (REGIS JESUIT) 81-76 — 157; T7. Michelle Romano (Rock Canyon) 75-82 — 157; T9. MORGAN SAHM (GRANDVIEW) 79-79 — 158; T9. Gillian Vance (Dakota Ridge) 77-81 — 158
