Teammates Melia Haller and Lizzie Goss finished 1-2, leading the Santa Barbara High girls golf team to a 234-303 win over Bishop Diego in a season-opening girls golf match at par-37 Santa Barbara Golf Club on Monday.
Haller shot a 40, including a birdie on No. 2, to earn medalist honors. Goss was two strokes back at 42.
After the match, Goss and teammate Ella Williams traveled to Buena to play in the Dons’ girls soccer opener.
“It was so refreshing to get back on the course and compete,” said Santa Barbara coach Ryan Throop. “It’s been almost 18 months (since the last girls golf season) and there were nerves. For several girls, this was their first high school match and they persevered through the round.”
Amy Mancinelli was the low scorer for Bishop Diego with a 57
Santa Barbara is back in action Thursday against Ventura at Buenaventura Golf Course.
Sana Barbara 234, Bishop Diego 303
at par 37 Santa Barbara Golf Club
Santa Barbara scores
Melia Haller 40 — medalist
Lizzie Goss 42
Zion Sada 50
Maizie Mcknight 51
Ella Williams 51
Ella Sales 53
Jasmine Zukor 64
Bishop Diego
Amy Mancinelli 57
Emma Coglizer 62
Jessica Froehlicher 63
Laylanie Valenzuela 71
— Noozhawk sports editor Barry Punzal can be reached at bpunzal@noozhawk.com. Follow Noozhawk Sports on Twitter: @NoozhawkSports. Connect with Noozhawk on Facebook.