GIRLS GOLF: 2013 All-Oakland County team a perfect mix WITH TOUT VIDEOS DESCRIBING SELECTIONS
Veronica Haque of Rochester had an impressive freshman year, earning first team all-state honors in Division 1. 
Junior Cordelia Chan of Cranbrook was named to the all-state Super Team after winning the Division 3 state tournament. 
Country Day senior Ellie Miller was first team all-state in
Division 3 and helped lead her team to its first ever state title in
Division 3. 
Allegra Cunningham and Birmingham Seaholm rallied on the second day to win the Division 2 state title by a stroke. There was plenty of young talent on display that signaled how bright the future is for girls golf in the area, but on the other hand, there was plenty of present success to be proud about.
Oakland County is home to the state champion in Division 2 (Birmingham Seaholm), the top two finishers at the Division 3 state tournament (Country Day and Cranbrook) and the second and third place finishers in Division 1 (Stoney Creek, Troy), so state tournament weekend was a terrific finish to a great season.
Multiple players also earned all-state honors, and all of those girls are represented on this year’s all-county girls golf team, which is a nice blend of seniors and players who will be returning next season.
Here is the squad, starting with the first team.
Jennifer Yang (Sr.) Troy Athens — A senior who was a standout player all four years of her high school career, Yang led the county with a 74.6 tournament average to go along with a 37.1 dual average. Named first team all-state in Division 1, she won four tournaments and finished sixth at the Division 1 state tournament.
“Jennifer’s etiquette led by example on how to act as a leader and a lady at all times,” Athens head coach Dan Cooper said. “She was also academic all-state four years in a row and currently carries a 4.3 grade-point average to lead her senior class. To sum it up she is the best we have ever had at Athens.”
Greer Clausen (Sr.), Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood — A rock for Cranbrook to rely on ever since her freshman season, Clausen had nine top-10 finishes and was the runner-up at the Division 3 state tournament behind teammate Cordelia Chan. She finished with a 78.63 average in tournaments and a nine-hole average of 39.67.
“Greer has been a standout player for Cranbrook, leading the team to four consecutive state tournaments,” Cranbrook head coach Mark Moyer said. “As a three-time captain, she has been instrumental in helping re-establish Cranbrook as one of the top Division 3 programs in the state. Her leadership on the course will certainly be missed.”
Chloe Guschewski (Sr.), Stoney Creek — A four-year varsity player for the Cougars, Guschewski improved each season and culminated her high school golf playing days with a fine season that saw her earn first team all-state honors Division 1. Guschewski finished with an 80.3 tournament average, a 40.4 dual-meet average and nine top-10 finishes, which included winning medalist at both the Troy Invitational and a regional tournament.
“Our most consistent golfer,” Stoney Creek head coach Tony Lafferty said. “Chloe was instrumental to the team’s success this year.”
Sophie Kollin (Sr.), North Farmington/Harrison — One of the best players to ever come through the city of Farmington, Kollin closed off a stellar high school career by being named first team all-state in Division 1. Kollin had a 78.5 tournament average, a 38.7 average in duals, had seven top-10 finishes and was one of three golfers who tied for medalist honors at the county tournament.
“Fantastic season,” North Farmington/Harrison head coach Bruce Sutton said. “She was our No.1 player as a freshman and carried that through her senior season. She owns every record imaginable in the unified teams.”
Cordelia Chan (Jr.), Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood — The only player from Oakland County to be named to the all-state Super Team, Chan was incredible as a junior, closing out the season by winning the individual title at the Division 3 state tournament with a two-day score of 157 (78-79) at Grand Valley State. Chan finished in the top-10 at eight tournaments, had a tournament average of 77.0 and a dual-match average of 37.80. She should be a Miss Golf candidate next season.
“Cordelia is an outstanding player who will do what it takes to help the team,” Cranbrook head coach Moyer said.
Lauren Ingle (Fr.), Stoney Creek — An impact freshman from start to finish this season, Ingle figures to have a bright future after finishing with a 79.6 tournament average, a 39.3 average in duals and seven top-10 finishes. Named first team all-state in Division 1, Ingle won the NexTee Invitational by shooting a 71 at Forest Lake Country Club and was 15th at the state tournament.
“Lauren’s skill and competitiveness helped establish her as one of the most impressive golfers in the state even though this was her first year playing high school golf.”
Head coach
Andrea Martin, Auburn Hills Avondale
In her first season as head coach, Martin helped guide the junior-laden Yellow Jackets to their best season in school history, as they blew away the field to win the Oakland County Division II tournament and qualified to the state tournament in Division 2 for the first time ever.
Second team
Bailey Compton (Jr.), Stoney Creek; Veronica Haque (Fr.), Rochester; Caroline Harding (Jr.), South Lyon; Gabby Brackrog (Sr.), Milford; Megan Lam (Jr.), Birmingham Seaholm; Ellie Miller (Sr.), Birmingham Detroit Country Day
Honorable mention (in alphabetical order)
Mackenzie Blomberg (Jr.), Auburn Hills Avondale; Simran Brar (Soph.), Birmingham Detroit Country Day; Lauren Cojei (Sr.), Novi; Jennifer Cui (Soph.), Troy; Allegra Cunningham (Soph.), Birmingham Seaholm; Jamie Greene (Jr.), Birmingham Seaholm; Priscilla Harding (Soph.), South Lyon; Erica Heath (Sr.), Farmington Hills Mercy; Monika Hedni (Sr.), Birmingham Detroit Country Day; Katelyn Henry (Jr.); Novi; Nicole Junn (Jr.), Birmingham Detroit Country Day; Gretchen Klein (Sr.), Birmingham Marian; Naomi Kim (Soph.), Troy; Jordan Michalak (Soph.), Birmingham Seaholm; Rylie Miller (Sr.), Birmingham Seaholm; Allison Ranusch (Sr.) South Lyon; Moyea Russell (Fr.), Lake Orion.
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