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Wharton's Yang Commits To USF

Tribune photo by SCOTT PURKS

Kyleen Carpenter (above) and her twin sister Kim have committed to Presbyterian College and will sign with the Division I program.

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By ADAM ADKINS | The Tampa Tribune
and NICK WILLIAMS | The Tampa Tribune

Published: November 12, 2008

Wharton senior standout girls golfer Shena Yang has verbally committed to the University of South Florida.

Yang made her decision Monday night, choosing the hometown Bulls over the University of Florida. Yang said the proximity of the USF campus was one of the main reasons she chose to play for the Bulls, who finished sixth at last season's Big East Championships, instead of the more prestigious Gators program, which finished ninth at the NCAA Championships last season.

"Well, me and my dad discussed it, and we don't really care about how big of a name the school is," Yang said. "It's close to home, too, and my dad is my coach. It's only 15 minutes away, so if I have any problems I can just drive over and see him."

Yang recently finished third overall at the Class 2A state golf tournament at Ridgewood Lakes Golf and Country Club in Davenport. It was the third consecutive season Yang earned a state medal, which goes to the top six individuals. In 2007, Yang finished tied for sixth. In 2005, she finished fifth.

Yang also led the Wildcats to three consecutive Class 2A state tournaments, the best stretch in program history. Each year, Wharton finished in the top 10 - 10th in 2006, tied for ninth in 2007 and fifth in 2008.

Yang said she will sign with the Bulls during the early signing period, which begins today.

Also, Berkeley Prep standout girls golfers Kim and Kyleen Carpenter have committed to Presbyterian College and will sign with the Division I program on Thursday, Bucs coach Tom Shea said.

The Carpenters, who are twin sisters, have led Berkeley Prep to the Class 1A state tournament in each of the last two seasons. This season, Kim was the Class 1A-District 14 individual medalist, took fourth at the Class 1A-Region 5 tournament and finished 42nd at the 1A state tournament. Meanwhile, Kyleen finished second in the district, tied for eighth in the region and 44th at state.

Presbyterian College competes in the Big South Conference.

SOFTBALL: Durant senior third baseman/outfielder Kelly Jones has committed to Division II Palm Beach Atlantic, Cougars coach Matt Carter said.

Jones batted .293 with 22 hits, 18 runs and 14 RBIs and recorded a .833 fielding percentage as a junior to help Durant reach the Class 6A state semifinals.

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