Features Overview
Coach Kelli Ahart
by Jazzy Alvarado
Coach Kelli Lorain Ahart is part of the Fresno High athletics department. She has coached softball since 2014 and golf as of 2021. Along with coaching, Ms. Ahart is also one of the advisors for the Class of 2022.
She was born in Modesto, California, and some of her hobbies consist of hanging out with friends, watching football, and working out. She went to college at Fresno State, where she majored in kinesiology because she loves sports. Before she became a coach and physical education instructor, she was interested in sports administration.
When her players need motivation, she usually has a heart-to-heart conversation with them because in her words “girls like that.” The coach uses other forms of incentives such as candy, treats and pizza to motivate her players because she says that also works well.
Sydney Reyna
by Matt Marquez
Sydney Reyna is a Junior who plays for the FHS golf team. This is her first year playing for the team. She got into golf because her dad told her to do it. Her favorite thing about golf is hitting the ball. Her least favorite thing is when you have to carry your clubs from hole to hole.
Sadly, this seems to be Sydney’s only year playing golf. She does not see the sport in her future. However, Sydney enjoys playing softball, and this is something that might continue. In her free time, she enjoys playing the guitar.
Paige Munoz
by Isaiah Estrada
Paige Munoz is a junior at Fresno High School. She started playing golf because her softball coach was given the title of the new girls’ golf coach, she then recruited her. Paige also did golf during eighth grade year in middle school.
Her favorite thing about golf is always going out to eat after games and this helped the team bond more. One thing she dislikes about golf but has learned to accept is being patient. At the beginning of golf games you can’t overcommit, or your opponent will out match you.
When it comes to her future plans about playing golf she will go out for senior year. She enjoys making new friendships throughout a very short season, it’s really fun and better than doing nothing. Paige gets to stay in shape and speed up my reflexes.
Besides golf she plays softball. During both of her two years playing at Fresno High school she was given the two position, playing shortstop is very challenging for some people.
In her spare time. she enjoys being with family, close friends and her boyfriend even if they are just hanging out or doing random things.
Rehanna Bolding
by Ray Celaya
What’s Rehanna Bolding favorite thing about golf? Hitting the ball into the hole, of course. Rehanna is a freshman and a first-year player on the 21-22 girls’ golf team. After hearing about the team, she decided to check it out because it sparked her interest. Sadly, she does not like to play in the heat, but Rehanna better get used to the Valley heat because she plans to keep playing throughout high school and become known as Tiger Woods, “without the news drama.”
Golf is her only sporting interest; she does not participate in other sports. Rehanna’s next most enjoyable thing outside of golf is watching Netflix by herself.
Josselyn Sandoval
by Kayla Madrigal
New to Fresno High is Josselyn Sandoval. Her father, Mr. Jose Sandoval, teaches at FHS and introduced her to Coach Kelli Ahart. Josselyn is a junior this year, this is her first year playing golf. Her favorite thing about golf is “hitting the ball very far.” Her least favorite thing about golf is the weather. She hates the hot weather and how “there's never shade.” Josselyn said she doesn’t know if she will continue playing golf for college.
She has played softball as well, since middle school. When she isn't making strokes on the course, she plays games with her little brother because she loves to spend time with her family.
Felicity Adams
by Daisy Alvarado
Felicity Adams is currently a freshman here at Fresno High and this is her first year as a member of the FHS golf team. She heard about the team by her teachers at the freshman orientation.
Felicity says her favorite thing about being on the team is being able to walk around the golf course and see the nature. Felicity also says being on the team is a good way of being involved in a sport at school. Her future plan is to continue on the golf team for all her high school years.
In her spare time, Felicity enjoys being on her electronics and watching movies with friends and family.
Leah Bautista
by Conor Hustedde
Leah Bautista got involved with golf thanks to her connection with Ms. Ahart. Leah, grade 11, played softball before getting recruited to join the newly reformed golf team. Her favorite thing about golf is learning new things. Acquiring new skills and techniques is very valuable to any student. Her least favorite thing about golf is the blistering heat.
Outside of golf, Leah enjoys being with friends and doing school activities. According to Leah, the hardest part of golf is “knowing how far you hit with your clubs.” She predicts Fresno High will do well this year, and she plans to continue playing into her senior year.
If others want to get involved, they can contact her or Ms. Ahart.
Emily Addelsee
by Isaiah Estrada
It’s time to get to know freshman Emily Addelsee. She is currently in her first year at Fresno High and part of the girls’ golf team. Ever since she was a young girl, Emily’s dad has introduced bits and pieces of golf into her life. Her dad played golf for 10 years and learned many techniques to share.
Emily’s least favorite part about golf would be putting since it can be difficult. Golf is a sport Emily will continue to play throughout all high school and college as well. She does not play any other sports and wants to focus and grow more as a golfer. In her spare time, Emily likes to spend time with her loved one.