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Milligan University

2020-21 Women's Golf

Madison Blanton

  • Year Senior
  • Hometown Big Stone Gap, VA
  • Major Chemistry

Biography

Parents' namesBrandon and Suzanne Blanton
Siblings' namesEli (12) and Tucker (4)
Any family members play collegiate sports? If so, where did they play?Brian Blanton, uncle, University of Virginia's College at Wise (baseball)
BirthdayNovember 12
Intended MajorBiology (Pre-Med)
Intended Minor(s)Chemistry
High School Academic Achievements2017 Union High School Salutatorian
Virginia State Golf Association Spencer-Wilkinson Award Recipient 
Slemp Scholarship Recipient
2017 Summa Cum Laude Graduate, Mountain Empire Community College, A.A.S. General Studies
High School Athletic AccomplishmentsVHSL Conference #40 All Conference Golf Team (Clinch Mountain Conference) 
• 2016
• 2015
• 2013
VHSL Region 2A West Golf Tournament Qualifier
• 2016
• 2015
• 2013
VHSL Zone 7 (Southwest) Girl’s State Qualifier Champion
• 2016
• 2015

VHSL Girl’s State Open Tournament Participant
• 2016
• 2015
• 2013

2016 Tri-Cities Junior Golf Spring Travel Golf League 
• 1st place girl’s 18u scoring average (38.25)

Tennessee Golf Association Sned’s Tour Tri-Cities Junior Series Highlights
- Participant 2013-2016
• 7 Tri-Cities Junior Tour Top 3 Finishes
• 2 Tri-Cities Junior Golf Tour Victories

Two-Time Coalfield Progress Sports Leadership Award Winner (2015 & 2016)

Named 2015 Tri-Cities Junior Series “Heart for Golf” Award Winner

Tri-Cities Junior Golf Spring Travel Golf League (2015) Sportsmanship Award Winner
High School Coaches NameJared Chandler
Favorite Bible Verse"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9
Career AspirationsOrthopedic Surgeon
Why you chose Milligan College?Academic reputation and Coach Wallingford
What are your pre-game rituals?I always drink an orange Gatorade and eat a pack of chocolate donuts before I play.
Favorite FoodPasta

Historical Player Information

  • 2018-19Sophomore

  • 2019-20Junior

  • 2020-21Senior