Marler shines, Garden City rallies to Runner-Up finish at State Golf Tournament

By News Staff on Thursday, May 7, 2026
  • Garden City Lady Bearkats golf team is the Class 1A State Golf Runner-Up. The team was led by senior Keegan Batla with a 4th place finish.
    Garden City Lady Bearkats golf team is the Class 1A State Golf Runner-Up. The team was led by senior Keegan Batla with a 4th place finish.

    LEANDER — Excellence, resilience, and a final-day surge defined a memorable showing for both Grady and Garden City at the UIL Class 1A Girls State Golf Tournament, held at the scenic Crystal Falls Golf Club.

    Leading the way was Audrey Marler, who capped off a remarkable high school career with yet another podium finish. The Grady senior posted rounds of 78 and 82 for a 160 total, earning state runn…