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Bishop Lynch sophomore Amy Ruengmateekhun is SportsDay's Player of the Year for the second straight year.

Weight lifting helped add 10 yards of length to the already prodigious drives of Bishop Lynch sophomore Amy Ruengmateekhun.

Running hills at Tenison Park with teammates improved her conditioning.

The result? Ruengmateekhun, also SportsDay's 2007 Player of the Year, got a little better this season.

She led Bishop Lynch to a 28-shot victory in the TAPPS Class 6A team competition, which was more important to Ruengmateekhun than winning her second state individual title, this one by 13 strokes. Her margin of victory at district was 18.

Ruengmateekhun lives with her family in Garland and is a member of Oak Ridge Country Club.

"I can be a lot better, but I'm happy with where I am right now," Ruengmateekhun said.

She's a natural high-ball hitter. Windy days gave her some problems this spring, but she's worked on adapting by hitting a lower ball flight.

Her putting has improved, too. "I can make my five-footers," she said. "My confidence is high."

Notable: Defended her TAPPS Class 6A state title by shooting 146.

About Ruengmateekhun: Lowered her stroke average by a half-shot a round, to 71.5 this season, and helped her team win the TAPPS 6A title.

Did you know? She is helping her 8-year-old brother, Jamie, learn to play golf.

Notable: Led team to Class 4A state title.

About Crane: She is in her 16th year as a teacher in Highland Park ISD, and her fifth year as girls golf coach.

Did you know? Coached boys volleyball at Episcopal School of Dallas in 1992-93.

Notable: Shot 154, leading her team to third at 5A Region I.

About Park: Took up golf four years ago with an eye toward earning a golf scholarship someday.

Did you know? Hobbies include hanging out with friends, shopping, painting and listening to music.

Notable: Shot 151 at state for fifth in Class 4A.

About Barton: Stanford signee helped her team end Montgomery's run of seven straight 4A state titles.

Did you know? There are five generations of the name Lila in her family.

Notable: Shot 148 at state, third in Class 3A.

About Newlin: Won 3A state title as a freshman.

Did you know? Was in a Chuck E Cheese's ad when she was younger.

Notable: Shot 154 at state for seventh in 5A.

About Rosenfeld: Texas signee shot 66 on the final day to win District 9-5A title.

Did you know? Has been speaking Spanish since first grade.

Notable: Shot 150 at state, tied for fourth in 5A

About Vela: Although she had been playing for 10 years, she became more dedicated around the Christmas break and took six shots off her scoring average.

Did you know? Ranked No. 5 academically in a class of 450 and plans to major in business.