Local Sports Journal
The fourth time was the charm for Muskegon Catholic’s Aya Johnson.
After three straight top 10 finishes at the state finals, including losing medalist honors in a playoff as a sophomore, Johnson finally earned medalist honors on Saturday at the Division 4 state finals at Forest Akers West Golf Course in East Lansing.
Johnson, a North Muskegon senior who plays on the co-op team at Muskegon Catholic, needed a playoff to win medalist honors.
Johnson and Lansing Catholic Central’s Jacqueline Setas tied after two rounds with a score of 153.
A par on the first playoff hole earned Johnson medalist honors after firing rounds of 80 and 73.
Western Michigan Christian’s Abbie Alfree competed as an individual and finished with a two-round score of 203 after rounds of 104 and 99.