Armstrong is one of the top golfers in the state and led the Vikings to the state championship at Hickory Ridge Golf Course.

"For me it was a shock to see that I'm out there competing with some of the top golfers in the state," Ellis said of her first State experience. It was so exciting seeing a golfer like Ashley Armstrong and others coming in with amazing scores. It was definitely exciting going down there. It was everything I expected and more."

Ellis ended up tying for 69th with a two-day, 36-hole total of 180. She shot 92 on Friday and improved with an 88 on the second day.

"I didn't play to my ability for the most part, but I learned a lot," Ellis said. "I was nervous at the beginning, but you kind of get used to having people watching you after a while. Having my parents and friends come down really helped."

Ellis hopes to build off the experience in the future.

"Hopefully next year I can go back and compete even better," Ellis said. "This experience should definitely help me next year. I'll have another year of experience and there won't be as much pressure. I think that will be beneficial because the pressure won't get to me. It was definitely a little nerve-racking my first time at State."