Perfect 4.0 & first-place start! Lady Blue Devils make statement at State

  • Girls' Golf State Champions! Photo courtesy of Head Coach JJ Williams
    Girls' Golf State Champions! Photo courtesy of Head Coach JJ Williams
  • Round one group photo courtesy of Head Coach JJ Williams. L-R Rylee Kelly, Birdie Brown, Kilie Rasmussen, Mylee Brunker, and MacKinlee Brunker
    Round one group photo courtesy of Head Coach JJ Williams. L-R Rylee Kelly, Birdie Brown, Kilie Rasmussen, Mylee Brunker, and MacKinlee Brunker

    It’s been a week to remember for the Cordell Lady Blue Devils, who are proving they can dominate both in the classroom and on the course.

    The Cordell High School girls’ golf team was recently named Class 2A State Academic Champions by the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association, finishing with a perfect 4.0 team GPA. The honor, shared in a tie with Merritt and Sayre, highlights the team’s commitment to excellence beyond competition and sets a high standard for student-athletes across the state.

    And if their academic success wasn’t impressive enough, the Lady Blue Devils carried that momentum straight into the State Tournament.

    Following Monday’s opening round at the Class 2A State Tournament in Muskogee, Cordell sits firmly in first place after posting a team score of 367. The Lady Blue Devils hold a 27-stroke lead over second-place Turner and are 34 strokes ahead of defending state champion Hooker heading into the final round.

    Cordell’s success was fueled by strong individual performances across the lineup.

    MacKinlee Brunker and Mylee Brunker each carded rounds of 77 (+6) and are currently tied for second place individually, keeping both within reach of the top spot. Birdie Brown added an 86 (+15), placing her inside the top 10 and contributing to the team’s overall lead.

    The Lady Blue Devils will return to the course Tuesday morning, with tee times beginning at 10:20 a.m., as they look to finish what has already been an impressive performance at state.

    UPDATE: The Cordell Lady Blue Devils finished the job Tuesday, securing the 2026 Class 2A State Championship.
    After taking a 27-stroke lead into the final round, Cordell continued its strong play on Tuesday with a second-round score of 368 to finish with a two-day total of 735. The Lady Blue Devils secured the state title by 31 strokes over second-place Turner, while Arapaho-Butler finished third overall.
    Cordell also placed three golfers inside the top 10 individually. Mylee Brunker earned State Runner-Up honors after shooting rounds of 77 and 77. Mackinlee Brunker finished third overall with rounds of 77 and 84, while Birdie Brown tied for seventh place after rounds of 86 and 82.