Golf

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Junior Lauren Allen shot a career-best 77 for 18 holes to lead St. Francis to a win in the second Delta League Center. The Troubadours posted a 408 team score to defeat the three other schools fielding full teams.

Allen posted a five-over par 77 to lead the team. Sophomore Olivia Alcoran and Patricia Sweeney each posted rounds of 81 followed by freshman Nashla Aguero with an 84. Freshman Ceci Fletcher carded an 85 and Lauren Liberatore recorded a 90.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Junior Chase Saca shot a one-over par 37 to lead the St. Francis golf team in a dual match win over Grant on Wednesday.

“We did very good as a team,” said freshman Nashla Aguero, who posted the second-best score on the day. “I am very a happy about that.”

Saca had the low score on the day, posting her best high school score by three strokes for nine holes, with Aguero one shot back with a two-over par 38, the low round of her freshman year.

“I hit a lot of great shots and made a lot of putts,” said Aguero. “I am very happy.”

DAVIS, Calif. – The St. Francis golf team posted a 218 team score to defeat Davis Tuesday afternoon at El Macero CC. St. Francis posted six of the top eight scores in the match led by sophomore Olivia Alcoran. Davis shot a 258.

“Olivia was positioning the ball well on a very tough course with a lot of tucked pins,” said Head Coach Bert Jones.

Alcoran was the medalist for the match with a two-over par 38, one better than Davis’ Marie Dean, who posted a 39.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Sophomores Olivia Alcoran and Patricia Sweeney each carded a three-over par 39 to lead the St. Francis golf team to a win over Monterey Trail Wednesday at the Haggin Oaks Golf Complex. The Troubadours posted a 203 team score but won the match by forfeit.

“It was pretty good for the first round,” said Alcoran. “I was doing really well with my putting and chipping and everything clicked today.”

Hope everyone had a great summer and is excited to get back on Monday. Here is some basic tryout information for cross country, golf, tennis and water polo for next week. All students must have a physical on file with the Athletic Department before starting tryouts or practices. If you have any questions, please let us know.

For more information, go to

http://www.stfrancishs.org/tryout-information

Cross Country Tryouts

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Rising sophomore Patricia Sweeney will attend a week-long training at the International Junior Golf Academy (IJGA) in Hilton Head, S.C., June 12-18.

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – Rising sophomore Olivia Alcoran was selected to play in the 2016 The First Tee Par-3 Championship at The Kanawha Club in Richmond, Va., June 21-26.

“I think it is a really cool honor,” said Alcoran. “It is a national honor and I am looking forward to meeting other players from around the country. I will be able to bring back some information on the rules presentations, speakers and leadership opportunities to the chapter.”

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – St. Francis golf coach Cindy Mah-Lyford has resigned to accept a collegiate coaching position.

• St. Francis finished fourth at the Sac-Joaquin Section Masters Tournament. The Troubadours shot a 459 team score to tie with Vista del Lago for fourth place overall. Granite Bay was the top qualifier with a 406 followed by Oak Ridge at 422 and Rocklin at 450. Seniors Kristi Lee and Mikia Fang led the team with identical rounds of 15-over par 87.