Batavia’s Lauren Anderson ascended to the top spot for the rebuilding Bulldogs’ girls golf team this fall as a sophomore – quite an honor, but also a major challenge, as she experienced again first-hand Thursday playing in the same group as returning state qualifiers Ariana Furrie of St. Charles North and Paige Jordan of St. Charles East. In this week’s Weekend Chit-chat with Chronicle sports editor Jay Schwab, Anderson breaks down her sophomore season, starting with Thursday’s round at Pottawatomie. The following is an edited transcript:

What was it like playing with players of that caliber?

It’s competitive, that’s for sure. It’s not like going out and having your regular conversations. It’s very focused on each shot. It’s just very zoned in, and that’s pretty much it. You’re focusing on your shot, that’s it. It’s very competitive.