Eufaula Lady Ironheads wins Conference Tournament

Sports

April 9, 2026

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

The Eufaula Lady Ironheads continued to dominate the field as they won the Conference Golf Tournament held at Henryetta Country Club on Thursday. Eufaula had four girls place in the Top 10. Rylee McNeil (1st), Eula Chapman (5th), Gracie Burke (4th) and Paige Coppick (7th).

The Eufaula boys finished in second place in the tournament. Holden Jones placed 7th and Rylan McQuay finished in 8th place.

Wellston Girls Golf Tournament

The Eufaula Lady Ironheads placed second at the Wellston Girls Golf Tournament. North Rock Creek won the tournament in harsh winds. Eufaula placed second with a score of 436. Rylee McNeil shot a 101 for 2nd place, McKinley Rea 109 for 7th, Paige Coppick 111 for 8th, Eula Chapman 115 for 12th and Gracie Burke 119 for 15th place.

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