Emma Worgum wins girls’ state golf crown

Winning has long been par for La Conner High School senior Emma Worgum.

The Lady Braves’ senior golf standout has excelled throughout her high school career, including summer tournaments. She capped her fantastic four-year run by capturing the Washington 1B/2B girls’ state championship at Deer Park May 25.

She carded a two-day score of 144 – highlighted by a three-under-par 69 during Thursday’s second round – to win the title by 17 strokes.

“Emma played great,” golf coach Jamie Carroll told the Weekly News. “It was her lowest career round. She hit her approach shots really well and...