Standout golfer lands at King

Sophomore Kelsey Gibson, one of the county's top golfers, will play for King this season, her mother, Deedra Gibson said this morning.

Gibson, who helped lead Tampa Prep to three straight state tournament appearances, is now being homeschooled by her paternal grandparents in Temple Terrace, putting her in King's district. Deedra Gibson said her daughter recently found out from school officials she could compete with the Lions.

Gibson was scheduled to have her first match today against Tampa Catholic, but it was cancelled when the Crusaders couldn't field a team. The Lions next match is Thurs, Sept 6 against Durant at Gibson's "home" course, Temple Terrace Country Club.

King golf coach Beth Willson said Gibson's addition gives her five golfers; a district medalist last season, Gibson is even better this year.

"Kelsey is one of the finest."

-- JOE SMITH

joesmith@sptimes.com