St. Joseph hosted San Marcos in a pre-league match at Rancho Maria Golf Course in Santa Maria on Thursday.
The Royals’ team of Alexandria Peretiako (45), Cat Lefemine (48), Brianna Wiley (52), Sofi Castanon (57), Katie Blum (59) and Zaira Barbosa (61) combined for a team score of 261 but it was not low enough. The Knights’ Danielle Gillaspy (37), Marissa Gutierrez (49), Kelsey Wong (48), Lindsey Cora and Christy Mahan (55 each) and Danika Cochiolo (65) combined for a team score of 244. Gillaspy was the match medalist.
Peretiako, a sophomore, has been San Marcos’ most consistent golfer this year. Her 45 Thursday is a personal best; she has worked hard and it is paying off. Lefemine, meanwhile, continues to post scores in the 40s and is a natural team leader.
The Royals’ next match is at Santa Barbara Golf Club, where San Marcos will host Buena at 3 p.m. Tuesday.
Shawn Ricci coaches girls’ golf at San Marcos High.