LADY RAIDERS BATTLE ELEMENTS, SHINE WITH GRIT AT NATIONALS

A group of six individuals, including five female golfers and one male coach, stand smiling in front of a large blue and white banner that reads “NJCAA Division II Women’s Golf Championship, Cedar Pointe – Boone, IA, 2025.” The team members are wearing matching red shirts and black bottoms, with the coach also in a red shirt and navy shorts. They are posing outdoors on a grassy area — The 2025 Roane State Women's Golf Team at the NJCAA Division II Championship

May 20, 2025

BOONE, Iowa – The Roane State women's golf team faced challenging conditions and stiff competition at the 2025 NJCAA Division II Women's Golf Championship, held May 13-16 at Cedar Point Golf Course in Iowa. Despite the obstacles, the Lady Raiders finished 12th overall, with sophomore Georgia Cater leading the way with a 21st-place individual finish.

"We had beautiful weather to begin. In the practice round, the girls were relaxed, and they did well," head coach Rick Maharry said. "And then for the tournament, we had the same thing, beautiful weather on Tuesday and Wednesday. It was mid-80s, sunny, and not a cloud in the sky."

The Lady Raiders started strong, sitting in 11th place after the first day with scores slightly better than their seasonal average of 355. By Wednesday, they were holding steady, but the weather would soon change.

"I think nerves were a little bit of it, but they shot fairly well for us," Maharry said. "They shot around 350, which is right at our average. So, we were in good shape early."

As the week wore on, the winds picked up. By Thursday and Friday, players were facing gusts of up to 50 miles per hour. Combined with colder temperatures and five consecutive days of walking the 18-hole course, the conditions proved grueling.

"By Friday, they were low on energy," Maharry added.

Despite the weather and mental fatigue, the Lady Raiders held their own on the national stage. Cater led the team, finishing 21st individually and narrowly missing All-American honors.

Raegan Corvette and Sydney Romer posted solid rounds as well, staying competitive throughout the week.

"Georgia Cater was right in the hunt for All-American, and so she did really well," Maharry said. "Raegan Corvette, she was struggling early, but she finished with a very respectable score. She was about in the middle of the pack."

Looking ahead to next season, the team returns key contributors, including Corvette, Romer, and Reagan Bailey. With added experience and a summer to train, Maharry is optimistic about the program's direction.

"Raegan Corvette and Sydney, they both have a lot of potential," Maharry explained. "Same with Reagan Bailey—she's going through a swing change right now. Hopefully, with experience and work, they'll contribute even more next year."

Reflecting on the season, Maharry emphasized his pride in how the team grew and competed. He added that offseason improvements could be key to elevating Roane State into contender status on the national stage next year.

"Overall, I believe they did an awesome job all year," he said. "They've had personal bests, shown potential, and it's just been an honor to work with them. It's a treat to watch them compete."