It was Joe Sawaia’s Coronado Cougars who best navigated the difficult conditions in the first round of the Class 4A girls state golf tournament Monday afternoon, leading by 16 strokes despite posting their highest score of the season at 317. Bishop Gorman was second at 333, with Palo Verde third at 360.
Palo Verde’s Annick Haczkiewicz carded a record 9-under-par 63 on Monday at Siena Golf Club to earn medalist honors and overshadow Bishop Gorman winning its fourth straight Sunset Region title.
Bishop Gorman’s Hunter Pate carded a 2-over-par 73 to take medalist honors, and the Gaels won a Southwest League match Thursday at Bear’s Best.
Bishop Gorman swept the top three places and shot 309 on Wednesday to win a Southwest League girls golf match at Angel Park.
Victoria Estrada shot 2-over 62 to take medalist honors Thursday and lead Coronado girls golf team to a victory in a Southeast League match at Desert Willow.
Bishop Gorman’s Rose Baral carded a 2-over-par 74 to earn medalist honors, and the Gaels coasted to victory in a Southwest League match Wednesday at Siena Golf Club.
Coronado swept the top six places Wednesday and finished with an impressive team total of 4-over 292 to easily win a Southeast League girls golf match at Anthem Country Club.
Here is a recap of every team that won a state title during the 2015 fall sports season and will be looking to defend this upcoming season.
