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Paulsen Congratulates Edina on State Girls Golf Title
U.S. Rep. Erik Paulsen praised the team on the House floor.
The Edina girls’ golf team got some extra recognition last week when U.S. Rep. Erik Paulsen congratulated them on their victory from the floor of the House of Representatives.
“This talented group of young ladies recently demonstrated extreme passion and dedication and intensity in a commanding win in this year’s Minnesota State High School Golf Tournament,” Paulsen said.
The Hornets took home this year’s AAA state championship after setting a new record for the lowest score in tournament history.
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Junior Emily Romanow led the way for the Hornets with a total score of 150 that gave her a sixth-place finish.
Others on the team were:
- Freshman Hannah Hankinson, 14th place, 158 points
- Junior Payton Follestad, tied for 32nd, 168 points
- Freshman Katie Engelking, tied for 32nd, 168 points
- Senior Meghan Herring, tied for 50th, 176 points
- Senior Clayre Tenquist, tied for 71st, 189 points
Watch Paulsen's speech in the video above.
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