By Matt Browning

Loralai Millspaugh of Wichita Trinity was voted the Wichita Small School Girls Golfer of the Year. Millspaugh received over 4,400 votes, which was nearly 62 percent of the overall vote.

“It means a lot to me that I won this by popular vote,” Millspaugh said. “Skills come and go, and some days you play better or worse than others, but support for those who care about you doesn’t leave. It meant the world to me when my family, friends, family friends, friends of friends, and people I haven’t even seen in years rallied around me to make this dream a reality.”

Millspaugh took seventh at the 3-1A Tournament after shooting 93-84.

“My swing has come a long way in comparison to last year,” Millspaugh said. “While there is still a long way to go, I think that I have improved quite a lot from previous years.”

While Millspaugh continues to hone her physical ability, she is also trying to improve the mental aspect to the game of golf, too.

“Along with my physical game, I am currently working on my mental game with Adam Tannehill, an excellent mental coach that I am very excited to be working with,” Millspaugh said. “The mental aspect of golf is so integral and it is definitely something to give great care and attention to.”

Millspaugh also is the band captain and drum major at Trinity, as well as participating in the jazz band and advanced art.

While she does not know where she wants to go for college, she does want to play golf and study psychology or criminal investigation.