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Snead State Women’s Golf Team Qualifies for NJCAA National Tournament
4 May 2025
The Snead State Community College Women’s Golf Team secured a second-place finish at the NJCAA South District Golf Championship. Pictured, from left, are Assistant Women’s Golf Coach Joe Hedgepeth, Kyleigh Gibson, Ashley Nelson, Rachel Gattis, Marlee Hedgepeth, and Head Women’s Golf Coach Shane Marshall.

The Snead State Community College Women’s Golf Team secured a second-place finish at the NJCAA South District Golf Championship held Thursday, May 1, at Cider Ridge Country Club in Oxford, Alabama.

The finish earned the team a spot in the NJCAA Division II Women’s Golf National Championship, scheduled for May 13–16 at Cedar Point Golf Course in Boone, Iowa.

Snead State Community College student-athletes Ashley Nelson, left, and Kyleigh Gibson were named to the All-District Team at the NJCAA South District Golf Championship on May 1.

Sophomore Ashley Nelson of Lake City, Fla., freshmen Rachel Gattis of Jacksonville, Kyleigh Gibson of Smiths Station, and Marlee Hedgepeth of Alexandria will represent the Parsons at the National Tournament.

After Thursday’s tournament, Nelson and Gibson were named to the All-District Team.

“I’m proud of how well this team has played this season,” said Snead State Head Women’s Golf Coach Shane Marshall. “The team’s dedication and hard work have paid off.”

Snead State President Dr. Joe Whitmore said, “The team’s achievement reflects the excellence we strive for at Snead State, both in athletics and academics. The Lady Parsons have excelled this season, and we’re excited to have them showcase their skill at the National Tournament.”

Athletic Director Casey Underwood, “Securing a spot in the National Championship is a significant achievement for the team this season. We look forward to supporting them as they compete on the national stage.”