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Golf Places Fourth in Third Delta League Match

ELK GROVE, Calif. – The St. Francis golf team placed fourth in the final Delta League Center match after shooting a 434 team score, securing a spot in the section playoffs with their second place overall finish in the league points.

Juniors Kate Swanson and Mikia Fang each shot rounds of 82, tying for eighth overall in the field. Gurman Kaur of Franklin shot a course-record 10-under par 62 to earn medalist honors.

Junior Kristi Lee posted a round of 86, while freshman Chase Saca carded an 87. Caitlin Autry shot a 99 and freshman Lauren Liberatore posted a 104.

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Swanson’s 76 Leads Golf to Second at Delta League Center #2

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Junior Kate Swanson shot a team-best four-over par 76 to lead the team to a second-place finish at the Delta League Center match at The Reserve golf course in Stockton.

Swanson finished second overall in the field of 40 golfers in the Delta League. Grant did not participate in the event.

The Troubadours finished second overall with a 431 team score, scoring just seven shots off the pace set by Davis. Junior Mikia Fang carded a 79 for the Troubadours, posting the second-best round of the day on the team and fifth overall in the field.

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Golf Defeats Monterey Trail in Preparation for Delta League Center

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Freshman Chase Saca and junior Leslie Young shot personal-best rounds of seven-over par 43 as the St. Francis golf team posted a season-best team score of 203 Monday in a forfeit win over Monterey Trail.

“I think my round went well,” said Saca. “The greens were aerated so they were hard to play on. I had some really good drives and shots.”

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Golf Posts Season Best as Swanson Shoots Even Par

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Junior Kate Swanson shot an even par round of 36 to lead St. Francis to a 204-223 win over Franklin Monday at Bartley Cavanaugh Golf Course.

“It hit a lot of greens, I drove it really well and I did not miss many fairways,” said Swanson of her career-best 36. “It was really solid overall. It feels really good. I have never shot (even par) for nine holes.”

Swanson opened the round with a bogey on the first hole and but got back to even with a birdie on 4th. She closed with five straight pars.

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Golf at Franklin (10/6)

Junior Kate Swanson shot an even par round of 36 to lead St. Francis to a 204-223 win over Franklin at Bartley Cavanaugh Golf Course.

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Swanson Earns Medalist Honors as Golf Wins over Sheldon

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Junior Kate Swanson shot a three-over par 39 to lead St. Francis to a 208-309 victory over Sheldon. The 208 equaled the season-best team score for the Troubadours.

Swanson earned medalist honors with her 39, finishing as the top golfer for the second time this season. Junior Mikia Fang and senior Victoria Ramirez were one shot back with four-over par rounds of 40, while junior Kristi Lee posted a five-over par 41.

Freshman Lauren Allen shot a 48, while freshman Lauren Libatore carded a 50 in her second varsity round.

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Golf Shoots 211 in win over Grant

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Junior Mikia Fang shot a season-best three-over par 39 as St. Francis shot a team 211 Monday at Haggin Oaks Arcade Creek course in a win over Grant.

Fang posted her 39 five days after posting a 41 in a match last week that was one stroke off her best of 40. Freshman Lauren Libatore had a five-over par 41 and junior Kristi Lee recorded a 43. Junior Kate Swanson and senior Victoria Ramirez each had a 44, while freshman Lauren Allen shot a 45.

St. Francis hosts Sheldon at Wildhawk Golf Course at 3 p.m. on Wednesday.

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Golf Wins Big over Elk Grove in Delta League Match

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The St. Francis golf team posted an impressive 209 to record a 67 stroke victory over Elk Grove Monday at the Haggin Oaks Arcade Creek course.

“Kate had a fantastic round,” said Head Coach Cindy Mah-Lyford. “She was playing at the No. 4 spot but did not let that bother her. Maybe it added a little fire under her. Overall, we were real consistent from top to bottom. We have so many girls that can shoot in the low 40s and that is going to be the key to our success.”

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St. Francis Athletics Alumnae News – Sept. 22

St. Francis alumnae are succeeding at the collegiate level across the country. Here is collection of news and notes from the last week about the former Troubies. Submissions can be sent in to Assistant AD Steve Shaff at sshaff@stfrancishs.org.

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Golf Drops Dual Match to Davis

DAVIS, Calif. – The St. Francis golf team post its first dual match of the season to Davis 222-241 Wednesday at Wildhorse Golf Club.

Davis was led by its top two finishers Marie Dean and River Xiang, who shot 39 and 42. Junior Kate Swanson was third overall with a 43, while junior Makia Fang carded a 45.

Junior Kristi Lee, senior Victoria Ramirez and freshman Lauren Allen each shot 51 to tie for eighth overall. Junior Leslie young posted a 58.

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Golf Second at First Delta River Center

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The St. Francis golf team finished second in the first Delta League Center at Bing Maloney Golf Course Monday.

The Troubadours shot a 422 to finish behind only Davis (389). Junior Kate Swanson led the team for the second consecutive outing with a team-best six-over par 78. St. Francis also counted an 83 by junior Mikia Fang and rounds of 86 by junior Leslie Young and senior Victoria Ramirez. Freshman Lauren Allen carded an 89 in her first prep round to round out the scoring for the team. Junior Kristi Lee posted a 12-over par 90.

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Golf Posts Victory over Pleasant Grove in Opener

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Three players posted seven-over par rounds of 43 as the St. Francis golf team opened with a 218-226 victory over Pleasant Grove in the opening Delta League match of the season.

“It is one of the best efforts we have had as a whole group with only three shots separating the team,” said Head Coach Cindy Mah-Lyford. “It is extremely exciting to see the depth in our roster this year and there even was a playoff for the last spot in the lineup.”

Junior Kate Swanson was one of the three Troubadours to post a 43 in the opening match.