From left: Pinecrest High School's Ira Joshi, Rachel Joyce, Coach Wainwright, London Fitzgerald, Coach Williams and Ashley Lee.

 

Event: 3rd HV3 Girls’ High School Invitational

Host Site: Gaston Country Club, Gastonia, N.C.

Playing Date: September 30, 2025

Social Media: @CGAgolf1909

 

GASTONIA, N.C. (Sept. 30, 2025) -- The 3rd HV3 Girls’ High School Invitational brought together 20 teams from across the Carolinas for a competitive day of golf at Gaston Country Club in Gastonia, N.C. Under clear fall skies, Pinecrest High School separated itself from a crowded leaderboard to post a 3-under-par team total and capture the title. Charlotte Catholic High School, last year’s champion, finished in second place at 12-over, followed by Marvin Ridge High School in third place at 14-over.

The Pinecrest team of Ashley Lee (-3), Ira Joshi (-1), and London Fitzgerald (+1) combined for a 3-under total of 213, while Rachel Joyce (+5) also contributed to the team effort. 

Charlotte Catholic’s team of Elizabeth Guthrie (-3), Maya Claffey (+7), and Laney Bauersfeld (+8) led the charge once again for the Cougars, with Charlotte Cox (+14) rounding out the lineup.

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS

 

Juno Taino (Sandhills Highlanders) took home medalist honors with an exceptional 4-under-par 68, capping off a stellar day of ball striking and clutch putting. Ashley Lee (Pinecrest HS) and Elizabeth Guthrie (Charlotte Catholic HS) shared co-runner-up honors at 3-under 69, while Riley Grimm (Sandhills Highlanders) finished close behind at 2-under 70.

The top of the leaderboard was tight all afternoon, with six players finishing under par. Ira Joshi (Pinecrest HS) carded a 1-under 71 to help secure the team title, while Reece Hart (Sandhills Highlanders) rounded out the top six with an even-par 72.

ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAMS

 

First All-Tournament Team:
• Juno Taino – Sandhills Highlanders
• Ashley Lee – Pinecrest HS
• Elizabeth Guthrie – Charlotte Catholic HS
• Riley Grimm – Sandhills Highlanders
• Ira Joshi – Pinecrest HS

Second All-Tournament Team:
• Reece Hart – Sandhills Highlanders
• London Fitzgerald – Pinecrest HS
• Emery Lewis – Northwest Guilford HS
• Gracie Song – Cuthbertson HS
• Alicia Fang – Marvin Ridge HS

FINAL TEAM LEADERBOARD (Top 5)
• 1. Pinecrest HS – -3 (213)
• 2. Charlotte Catholic HS – +12 (228)
• 3. Marvin Ridge HS – +14 (230)
• 4. River Bluff HS – +22 (238)
• 5. Dorman HS – +26 (242)

The Carolinas Golf Association extends its sincere thanks to the members and staff of Gaston Country Club for once again hosting this special event, with appreciation to Tim Carpenter, Jeffrey Headman, and the entire F&B team for their outstanding hospitality.Special thanks also to the HV3 Foundation for their continued commitment to supporting junior girls’ golf across the Carolinas.