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Winthrop freshman Drew Mertzel celebrated as state golf champion
Summary
Superintendent and coach recognized Drew Mertzel as Winthrop's first individual state golf champion since 1993; coach Lonnie Steeves praised his season and Drew thanked the team and family.
Superintendent Dr. Foley and coach Lonnie Steeves recognized high‑school freshman Drew Mertzel as the Class C individual state golf champion, the first Winthrop individual golf champion since 1993. The board invited the coach and the student to the podium for brief remarks and applause.
"Drew Mertzel, the class c individual state champion in golf," Dr. Foley announced when introducing the recognition. Coach Lonnie Steeves said, "It's with great pleasure that I get a chance to talk about a truly wonderful young man, and a great golfer," and described Drew's season, including tournament results and a low round of 32. Drew thanked his coach, teammates, and family for their support.
Board members offered congratulations and the meeting proceeded to other items. The recognition was brief and ceremonial, recorded as part of the superintendent's report.
