Crusaders golf team seeks improvement after regional championship success

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 12:34 AM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

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The Greater Beckley Christian golf team reflects on a strong 2025 season, highlighted by their first regional championship since 2002. Under the leadership of head coach Mickey Carr, the young squad, predominantly composed of underclassmen, is focused on developing skills and making mechanical adjustments. Three members of the region-winning team, Max Carr, Iziah Gordon, and Collin Howell, return this season. Players are currently addressing swing troubles and grip changes to prepare for upcoming matches. The team's next significant aim is the regional tournament scheduled for October 5.

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•Crusaders won the Class A Region 3 championship last season.
•Team includes sophomores Max Carr, Iziah Gordon, and junior Collin Howell.
•Focus on skill development through swing and grip adjustments.
•Next regional tournament is set for October 5.

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There were plenty of positive layers to Greater Beckley Christian’s golf season in 2025. It was about perseverance. It was about history. It was about building. It was about winning. The Crusaders won their first regional championship and played in the state tournament for the first time since 2002, creating memories they’ll always carry. “It had been 23 years since Greater Beckley had done ...
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Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 12:34 AM
Prep golf: Crusaders focused on continued improvement
There were plenty of positive layers to Greater Beckley Christian’s golf season in 2025. It was about perseverance. It was about history. It was about building. It was about winning. The Crusaders won their first regional championship and played in the state tournament for the first time since 2002, creating memories they’ll always carry. “It had been 23 years since Greater Beckley had done ...

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