News Summary
The Santa Margarita girls golf team has made headlines by reclaiming the CIF-SS Division 1 title at Los Serranos Golf Club, finishing with an impressive score of 18-under-par 352. With each player contributing under par scores, standout performances from players like Donina Zhou and Angelina Tao showcased their skill and teamwork. Facing stiff competition from Orange Lutheran, who finished second, the Eagles look forward to the CIF Southern California Regional, ready to defend their title and aim for further success.
The Eagles Take Flight: Santa Margarita Girls Golf Team Reclaims CIF-SS Division 1 Title
In an exhilarating display of skill and teamwork, the Santa Margarita girls golf team has soared to new heights, capturing the coveted CIF-SS Division 1 title at Los Serranos Golf Club. With impressive talent and determination, the Eagles shot a remarkable 18-under-par 352, leaving their competitors in the dust.
All Players Hitting Their Stride
What’s even more inspiring is that every single player on the team managed to shoot under par during this tough competition. The standout performers included:
- Donina Zhou: 5-under-par 69
- Angelina Tao: 69
- Annika Raja: 70
- Nora Qu: 71
- Emily Song: 73
Madelyn Cheng also contributed 73 towards the team’s incredible score. This level of performance paints a bright future for the team, as they head into the next stage of competition.
Challenging Competition
Despite the overwhelming performance by Santa Margarita, they faced strong competition from Orange Lutheran, who ended up in second place with a score of 365. Leading the charge for Orange Lutheran was Gabrielle Kim, who finished with a commendable 71. Following Orange Lutheran, Crean Lutheran and Northwood took the third and fourth spots with scores of 381 and 384, respectively.
What’s Next for the Eagles?
Looking ahead, the Santa Margarita girls golf team will take their winning momentum into the CIF Southern California Regional next week, where they will compete alongside Orange Lutheran and Northwood. This opportunity is certainly a chance for the Eagles to spread their wings even further as they aim for victory in the regional championship.
Other Notable Championships
That same day was packed with remarkable performances across various divisions in the CIF championships. Portola displayed an exceptional effort, defending its Division 2 title with a thrilling, narrow win over San Marino by just two strokes at Bear Valley Country Club. Meanwhile, in Division 3, JSerra clinched the championship in a nail-biting finish against Chadwick, winning by a single stroke at River Ridge Golf Club.
The Road to Regional Qualification
Before their extraordinary success at the championships, the Eagles also finished first at the regional qualifier and CIF-SS individual finals at Temecula Creek Golf Club. They shot an impressive 1-under-par 359 in the qualifier to secure their spot in the upcoming regional competition. Not to be overlooked, Orange Lutheran placed second with a score of 370, while Northwood and Diamond Bar also qualified, shooting scores of 394 and 387 respectively.
Individual Glory
In an exciting twist, Moanikeala Finau from Diamond Bar took home the title of CIF-SS individual champion with a phenomenal score of 66, marking her commitment to play at Cal State Northridge. Not far behind her was Donina Zhou, who finished third with a score of 69, further showcasing the exceptional talent within the county girls’ golf scene. A junior and already committed to Princeton, she is definitely a player to watch in the upcoming tournaments.
As the Santa Margarita girls golf team prepares for the challenges ahead, all eyes will be on them in the upcoming matches. With such hard work, enthusiasm, and dedication, they prove once again why they’re a force to be reckoned with in the world of high school sports.
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- OC Register: Santa Margarita Girls Golf Team Dominates CIF-SS Division 1 Championship
- Orange Observer: Crooked Cat Reopens at Orange County National
- Chronicle Newspaper: Orange County Golf Courses Undergoing Improvements
- Fullerton Titans: Men’s Golf Wins Fourth Straight Orange County Classic
- OC Register: High School Golf
- Google Search: Santa Margarita girls golf
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