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Highland's Emersyn Schultz Named KCII Area Athlete of the Week
The senior golfer led her team to victory at the Burlington Notre Dame Invitational.
Apr. 9, 2026 at 6:00pm
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A dynamic visual interpretation of the energy and excitement surrounding a high school golf tournament, where individual talent and team success collide.Highland TodayEmersyn Schultz, a senior on the Highland High School girls golf team, has been named the KCII Area Athlete of the Week. Schultz helped lead the Huskies to the team tournament title at the 18-hole Burlington Notre Dame Invitational, shooting a runner-up score of 78 that included an eagle on the final hole.
Why it matters
Schultz's strong performance in the season-opening tournament showcases her individual talent and the strength of the Highland girls golf program. The Huskies' team victory by a 21-shot margin demonstrates their depth and potential for a successful season.
The details
At the Burlington Notre Dame Invitational, the Highland Huskies shot a team score of 370 to win the championship by 21 shots. Schultz, the team's standout senior, finished the 18-hole tournament with a runner-up score of 78, which is the second-best individual score in the state for the first week of the season. Schultz's round included an eagle on the final hole.
- The Burlington Notre Dame Invitational took place on April 9, 2026.
The players
Emersyn Schultz
A senior on the Highland High School girls golf team who finished as the runner-up at the Burlington Notre Dame Invitational with a score of 78, which included an eagle on the final hole.
Highland High School
The school that Emersyn Schultz attends and represents on the girls golf team, which won the team championship at the Burlington Notre Dame Invitational.
The takeaway
Emersyn Schultz's standout performance at the season-opening tournament showcases her individual talent and the strength of the Highland girls golf program, which has the potential for a successful season.
