Andrews girls win regional title as area golfers finish strong

Legacy's Zayley Alvarado and Midland High's Ellie Buck competed at the Region I-6A Girls Golf Championship.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 9:35pm

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The Andrews girls golf team won the Region I-4A Championship, shooting a 306-289—595 total to capture their 32nd regional title and 15th in a row. Briauna Van Horn led the Lady Mustangs by finishing tied for third in the medalist standings. Meanwhile, Legacy's Zayley Alvarado and Midland High's Ellie Buck competed at the Region I-6A Girls Golf Championship, with Alvarado tying for 20th place and Buck finishing 194th.

Why it matters

The Andrews girls golf team's regional title extends their dynasty, as they look to win their fourth straight Class 4A state championship and 21st overall. The performances of Alvarado and Buck at the Region I-6A tournament showcase the talent of young golfers in the Midland area.

The details

At the Region I-4A Championship, the Andrews girls golf team shot a 306-289—595 total to win the regional title by 14 shots over Glen Rose. Briauna Van Horn led the Lady Mustangs by finishing tied for third in the medalist standings with a 74-74—148. Teammate Slone Livingston finished tied for fifth with an 80-69—149, while Emma Sauceda and Nichole Thomas-Subia tied for eighth. At the Region I-6A Girls Golf Championship, Legacy's Zayley Alvarado, a freshman, finished with a 77-80—157 total and tied for 20th place, while Midland High's Ellie Buck, a junior, finished with a 101-93—194 total.

  • The Region I-4A Girls Golf Championship was held on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
  • The Region I-6A Girls Golf Championship was also held on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

The players

Briauna Van Horn

A member of the Andrews girls golf team who finished tied for third in the medalist standings at the Region I-4A Championship.

Slone Livingston

A member of the Andrews girls golf team who finished tied for fifth in the medalist standings at the Region I-4A Championship.

Emma Sauceda

A member of the Andrews girls golf team who tied for eighth in the medalist standings at the Region I-4A Championship.

Nichole Thomas-Subia

A member of the Andrews girls golf team who tied for eighth in the medalist standings at the Region I-4A Championship.

Zayley Alvarado

A freshman golfer from Legacy High School who finished tied for 20th place at the Region I-6A Girls Golf Championship.

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What’s next

The Andrews girls golf team will look to win its fourth straight Class 4A state title and UIL-record 21st state crown on April 28-29 at Legends Golf Course in Kingsland.

The takeaway

The Andrews girls golf team's continued dominance at the regional level sets them up for another potential state championship, while the performances of young golfers like Zayley Alvarado and Ellie Buck demonstrate the depth of talent in the Midland area.