Legacy's Zayley Alvarado, Andrews girls chase state berths at regional golf

Alvarado sits in 17th place after the first round, while Andrews girls are in second place in Region I-4A

Apr. 15, 2026 at 10:11pm

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Legacy freshman golfer Zayley Alvarado sits in 17th place after the first round of the Region I-6A Championship on Wednesday, shooting a 5-over 77. Meanwhile, the Andrews girls golf team is in second place after the first round of the Region I-4A Championship, three shots behind Glen Rose. Andrews' Briauna Van Horn is tied for second place individually.

Why it matters

This regional tournament is a crucial step for high school golfers to qualify for the state championships. Legacy and Andrews are both powerhouse programs looking to continue their success at the state level.

The details

At the Region I-6A Championship, Alvarado is seven shots behind the leader, Southlake Carroll's Olivia Neal, who shot a 2-under 70. Plano West's Eileen Lee is in second place with a 71. The top three teams and top three individuals not on a qualifying team advance to the Class 6A State Tournament. In the Region I-4A Championship, Andrews shot a 306 as a team, three shots behind Glen Rose's 303. Andrews' Briauna Van Horn is tied for second place individually with a 74, two shots behind Dixie Crain of Springtown. Andrews is looking to win its fourth straight state title and 21st overall.

  • The regional tournaments are being held on April 15-16, 2026.
  • The Class 6A State Tournament is scheduled for May 4-5, 2026 in Lake Whitney.
  • The Class 4A State Championship is set for May 4-5, 2026 at Legends Golf Course in Kingland.

The players

Zayley Alvarado

A freshman golfer for Legacy High School who won the District 2-6A championship and is currently in 17th place after the first round of the Region I-6A Championship.

Olivia Neal

A golfer for Southlake Carroll High School who shot a 2-under 70 to take the lead after the first round of the Region I-6A Championship.

Eileen Lee

A golfer for Plano West High School who is in second place after the first round of the Region I-6A Championship with a 71.

Briauna Van Horn

A golfer for Andrews High School who shot a 74 and is tied for second place after the first round of the Region I-4A Championship.

Dixie Crain

A golfer for Springtown High School who shot a par 72 to take the lead after the first round of the Region I-4A Championship.

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What they’re saying

“Legacy's Zayley Alvarado watches her tee shot at the 16th hole during the Bob Easter Tall City Invitational girls golf tournament, Feb. 21, 2026, at Hogan Park's Roadrunner Course.”

— Christopher Hadorn, Reporter-Telegram

What’s next

The regional tournaments will conclude on Thursday, April 16, 2026 with the final round. The top three teams and top three individuals not on a qualifying team will advance to the respective state tournaments on May 4-5, 2026.

The takeaway

This regional tournament is a crucial step for high school golfers to qualify for the state championships. Legacy and Andrews are both powerhouse programs looking to continue their success at the state level, with Legacy's Zayley Alvarado and Andrews' Briauna Van Horn in contention for individual state berths.