Buena High School golfer Kade Spilsbury, shown above, displayed both class and sportsmanship in the Colts Sept. 6 triangular match with Marana Mountain View and Rincon which was played at the Pueblo Del Sol Golf Course in Sierra Vista.
According to Eric Krieg, Buena's boys golf coach, Kade called a two-stroke penalty on himself when he touched the sand in the bunker on his back swing.
"No one even noticed but he showed tremendous integrity by notifying his opponents of this mishap," Krieg said. "I believe most kids and even adults would not have done the same in this circumstance. I was really proud of Kade."
According to Rule 12.2b of the Rules of Golf, "when a golfer touches the sand in a bunker with a backswing, it is considered a penalty." This rule states that a player must not touch the sand in the bunker with their club or hand before making a stroke at the ball, except when taking their stance or making a practice swing.
"If a player does touch the sand in the bunker with their club or hand before making a stroke at the ball, they will incur a penalty of two strokes in stroke play and loss of hole in match play," the rule reads. "The reason for this rule is to ensure that players do not improve their lie or the conditions affecting their stroke by touching the sand in the bunker. The only exception to this rule is when players are smoothing the sand to care for the course, laying a club to rest in the sand, or striking the sand in anger or frustration."
With the two-stroke penalty, Kade finished with a score of 54, last on the team this particular match.
Kade Spilsbury, we salute you and commend your integrity. Keep up the good work. Your fair play and honesty are commendable.
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Great win from football & great performance from mini cheer last night.
Come support your Buena Colts tonight as they look to move to 3-0 tonight‼️
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All district and school offices will be closed on Monday, September 4th in honor of Labor Day. Please have a safe and happy holiday weekend.
This Friday, September 1st is a half day at all SVUSD schools. Please note that all students will be released by the half day schedule. Buena High School at 10:30 am, all elementary schools at 11:15 am, and Joyce Clark Middle School at 12:30 pm. Have a wonderful weekend!
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Thank you to all the youth cheerleaders who participated in todays cheer clinic‼️
This morning all Buena students were excited for the first “Storming of the Halls” in preparation for tonight's first football home game. Game is tonight at 7 pm vs Fairfax at Loveless Stadium. Bring your glow sticks, it is Glow Out Night! Go Colts!!
This afternoon Buena staff had to call 911 for a student experiencing a medical emergency. An ambulance is at the high school. The student’s parents have been notified. There was no threat or danger to Buena High. Thank you to our nursing staff, Buena administration and EMS for their care and quick response.
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This morning Buena staff had to call 911 for a student experiencing a medical emergency. An ambulance is at the high school. The student’s parents have been notified. There was no threat or danger to Buena High. Thank you to our nursing staff and EMS for their care and quick response.
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Buena Open House will be held tonight, August 16th 5PM-7PM. Buena students and their families have the opportunity to rotate to all of their student’s classrooms and receive an overview of the curriculum for each class. Families will follow their student’s schedule and travel to each class. If you do not have a copy of your student’s schedule, please come to the cafeteria so we can help you locate this information. Please see the bell schedule attached, 1st hour will not begin until 5:15 to allow time for additional activities such as visiting the tables in the cafeteria, listening to a performance by Rythmix, and for students with a 0 hour to attend their class. Rembrandt will also be on campus during this time to take makeup school and yearbook photos for anyone who did not attend Colts Days. This includes seniors who have not had their senior pictures taken. These are the photos we will use for the yearbook.
Buena Open House will be held August 16th 5PM-7PM. Buena students and their families will have the opportunity to rotate to all of their student’s classrooms and receive an overview of the curriculum, meet the teacher and check out the classroom for each period. Families will follow their student’s schedule and travel to each class. See you on Wednesday!
