The Independence girls’ golf team turned in a strong performance at the 2025 Padua Bruin Invitational, held Wednesday at Pine Hills Golf Course.
While the Blue Devils placed 10th overall, the final standings didn’t tell the full story. The real victory came in the form of dramatic individual improvement and personal bests, signaling a team on the rise.
“I’m really proud of them,” said head coach Mike Gruber. “You can tell they’ve really bought into the idea of getting better from one season to the next. I hope they recognize how far they’ve come.”
The Blue Devils posted a team score of 431, but what stood out was how far several players had progressed in just one year.
Jamie Tresp trimmed a whopping 23 strokes off her 2024 score, finishing with a 103. Maddie Krogman also impressed, cutting 18 strokes from last year to finish at 121.
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“They had played this course before, so they had an idea of what to expect,” Gruber said. “They were a little nervous going in, but once they settled down, they realized it was just another day on the golf course—and they played really well.”
Abbey Cottrell led the team with a 102, while Olivia Krysiak posted a career-best 110.
“She had her all-around game working,” said Gruber of Krysiak. “She put in a lot of time this summer working to improve, and it’s starting to pay off.”
Marisa Mudra also competed, finishing with a solid 116.
Though the scoreboard may not reflect it yet, the Blue Devils’ growth is undeniable—and Coach Gruber sees this tournament as a turning point.
“I’m just happy that, as a team, we went in there and shot a really nice score for where we’re at,” he said.
