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GOLF: Trio honored by SICA

</element><element id="paragraph-1" type="body"><![CDATA[A trio of area golfers were recognized recently by the Southern Illinois Coaches Association.

Harrisburg&#39;s Jessa Handwerk, along with Eldorado&#39;s sister duo of Ashton and Taylor Goodley made this year&#39;s All-South list.

Eldorado&#39;s Taylor Goodley wrapped up her freshman season with a 10th place finish at this past year&#39;s IHSA Class A State Golf Tournament, while Handwerk put a close to her four-year campaign at Harrisburg with a 20th place finish.

Handwerk had a nine-hole stroke average of 40.75 and an 18-hole average of 81.4.

Taylor Goodley had a nine-hole stroke average of 37.8 and averaged 77.6 on 18 holes, while Ashton Goodley had a 37.2 nine-hole stroke average and 79.5 on 18 holes.

Eldorado head coach Greg Goodley said making this particular list is something that his two players should cherish.

"I think it speaks volumes about them as players off the course, because it&#39;s voted on by coaches. You can be the best player on the course, but if you have a bad attitude, it shows. I think it&#39;s a big honor and something that doesn&#39;t come along very often. I also think it goes to show that if you take care of the little things and handle yourself accordingly, it shows a lot about your character."