Berthoud Girls Golfers Poised for State Tournament

Seasoned veterans and promising newcomers lead Spartans' strong start to the season.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 10:39pm

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The Berthoud High School Spartans girls golf team has opened the season impressively, overcoming cold and windy conditions to find early success. Led by veteran players Avery Tychsen, Madelyn Kuntz, and Julia Reed, the team is currently ranked 8th in the state and has its sights set on a top-5 finish as the season progresses.

Why it matters

The Berthoud girls golf program has a history of developing young talent, with players who have never picked up a club before going on to become top-10 state finishers by their senior year. This season's strong start could signal another successful campaign for the Spartans, further cementing the school's reputation as a golfing powerhouse.

The details

The Spartans are led by a trio of seasoned veterans - juniors Avery Tychsen and Julia Reed, and senior Madelyn Kuntz. Tychsen, a returning state qualifier, has the team's best round so far this season with an 89 at the Quail Dunes Invitational, where she finished third. Reed and Kuntz have also turned in impressive performances, with Kuntz's best round being a 92 at the Olde Course in Loveland.

  • The Berthoud High School Spartans girls golf team has opened the season strong, competing in four varsity events so far.
  • The team's best finish was a second-place showing at the Fort Morgan Invitational on March 26.
  • The top 84 golfers based on average scores will advance to the state tournament.

The players

David Hunn

The head coach of the Berthoud High School Spartans girls golf team, who also teaches at the middle school and works at Collindale Golf Course in Fort Collins.

Avery Tychsen

A junior on the Berthoud High School Spartans girls golf team, who is a returning state qualifier and has the team's best round so far this season with an 89.

Madelyn Kuntz

A senior on the Berthoud High School Spartans girls golf team, who is a returning state qualifier and has the team's second-best round this season with a 92.

Julia Reed

A junior on the Berthoud High School Spartans girls golf team, who has also competed in four varsity events so far this season.

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What they’re saying

“We have 15 girls this year. Leading the way, we have a trio of girls who are seasoned veterans, even at a young age. We have two juniors, one in Julia Reed and Avery Tychsen. And then I've got Madelyn Kuntz, she is a senior. Madelyn and Avery are returning state qualifiers. Avery was in the top 10 last year at state. She is a very solid player, a great young lady.”

— David Hunn, Head Coach, Berthoud High School Spartans Girls Golf Team

“Right now, we are in eighth. And I think we can jump into the top five as a team once we get some more rounds under our belt that are not 45 degrees and windy. Everybody can say the same thing, but some of these teams have only played in two varsity events while we have played in four.”

— David Hunn, Head Coach, Berthoud High School Spartans Girls Golf Team

What’s next

The Berthoud High School Spartans girls golf team will continue to compete in varsity events, with the goal of finishing in the top 5 in the state by the end of the season. The top 84 golfers based on average scores will advance to the state tournament, where Avery Tychsen, Madelyn Kuntz, and Julia Reed will look to make their mark.

The takeaway

The Berthoud High School Spartans girls golf team has demonstrated its depth and potential early in the season, overcoming challenging weather conditions to position itself as a contender for a top-5 finish in the state. With a mix of seasoned veterans and promising newcomers, the program continues to develop young talent and maintain its reputation as a golfing powerhouse.