HIGH SCHOOL JOURNALISM: Xavier's Bertsch ready for big golf season

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By Daniel Vega, Xavier senior

CEDAR RAPIDS - The girls' golf season is here and one future collegiate golfer, Xavier's Maddie Bertsch, hopes to start off the season well.

Bertsch signed with Northern Iowa recently.

'Playing golf in high school has helped me learn the team aspect of golf,' Bertsch said. 'It also has helped me keep my competitive drive and has forced me to be mentally tough. Next year, I want to keep improving my game and contribute as much as I can to the UNI golf team.'

She was a first team all-Mississippi Valley Conference pick last season, adding to her achievements.

Bertsch also helped her team on a long journey to the state tournament. The Saints won the regional qualifier at Pine Oak Golf Course in Manchester and then added a runner-up finish at state.