2015 Girls Golf Preview

Featured Player

Moon Cheong, Charlotte Latin

Class: Junior

Sports: Girls Golf

2014 Stats: All-state performer finished 3rd at both the NCISAA state and conference meet.

Why Her?: Cheong, only 15, is a two-time all-state player, who recently qualified for the U.S. Women’s

Amateur in Portland (OR), and has 4.2 grade-point average.

Charlotte Observer Golfers to Watch

Samantha Vodry, Mooresville, Jr.: North Piedmont conference (NPC) co-runner-up finished, 3rd at 4A West Regionals, 5th at states.

Kathryn Carson, Lake Norman, Jr.: Co-NPC runner-up, finished 3rd at 4A West Regional, 6th at states.

Alexis Whitney, Ardrey Kell, Sr.: SoMeck8 conference player of the year finished as 4A West Regional runner-up, 8th at states.

Roshnee Sharma, Providence Day, Sr.: NCISAA and CISAA conference runner-up looks to finish with championships.

Emily Anderson, Porter Ridge, Jr.: SW4A player of the year finished 8th at 4A West Regional, 24th at states.

Charlotte Observer Teams to Watch

Cannon: Coach Pat Whisnant and Co. go for 5th straight NCISAA state title, but will depend on young players like freshmen, Muskal Uppal and Elena Jacoby.

Ardrey Kell: The Knights have finished no worse than third in the states since in the past six seasons, and look to continue that streak as contender again in 2015.

Charlotte Latin: The Hawks have a loaded lineup, and will be shooting to unseat conference rival, Cannon School.

Providence Day: The Chargers also have the talent, led by Roshnee Sharma, to contend for a NCISAA state crown.

Charlotte Catholic: The Cougars have another strong team, and hope to battle Ardrey Kell in SoMeck8 conference, West Region and beyond with junior Keri Kenkel leading the squad.

This story was originally published August 16, 2015 at 7:57 PM with the headline "2015 Girls Golf Preview."