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2023 Girls' Golf Weekly Highlights


Week of October 2nd

On Monday, October 2nd Freshman Sophia Chen and Sophomore Alexis Kuhlman played in the IHSA Sectional hosted by Hinsdale South at Carriage Greens Golf Course in Darien. Sophia Chen struggled some on the front nine, but had a solid back nine to shoot an 86.  Alexis Kuhlman struggled on several holes and finished with a 111.  We were incredibly proud of the way the team continued to improve all season.  

Week of September 25th

On Thursday, September 28th the Hornet Golf team hosted the IHSA regional at Village Greens Golf Course in Woodridge.  The Hornets placed 6 place at the Regional as a team and advanced two individual golfers to IHSA sectionals.  Sophia Chen and Alexis Kuhlman were able to advance individually with scores of 88 and 91.  

Sophia Chen 88
Alexis Kuhlman 91
Amelia Lavorato 108
Annika Nicol 113
Lilly Davy 113
Keira Murphy 116

Week of September 18th
September 18th we visited non conference opponent Plainfield North at Whitetail Ridge Golf Course. Varsity and JV struggled on the new course.  Varsity lost to Plainfield North 181-209 and JV lost 131-157.    

Varsity low score and medalist  - Sophia Chen 42
Lilly Davy 52
Annika Nicol 54
Alexis Kuhlman 61

JV
Gabi Hanson 38
Jessica Bradley 38
Adrienne Esparza 39
Lucy Old 42

September 20th the team participated in the West Suburban Conference Tournament.  The varsity and JV teams competed with the other WSC teams at Village Greens for Varsity and Lombard Golf Course for JV.  Varsity finished at 382 and in 8th place in conference.  JV finished with 519 and also in 8th place in conference. Varsity member Sophia Chen was a medalist finishing in 18th place in conference individually.

Week of September 11th
September 11th we visited a conference opponent Oak Park River Forest High School. Varsity fell to OPRF 185-218. The JV team also lost to OPRF 147-192 We had fun and experienced a beautiful day of golf.

Varsity low score - Sophia Chen 50
Amelia Lavorato 53
Annika Nicol 56
Alexis Kuhlman 59

JV Low score
Noelle Ozdinec 36
Olivia Fulton 44
Lucy Old 55
Adrienne Esparza 57

September 13th we hosted Addison Trail High School for Senior Night at Carriage Greens Golf Course. Varsity and JV put up nice scores and were able to secure a victory against AT. Varsity won 189-209 and JV won 237-240.

Varsity low score and Medalist - Amelia Lavorato 44
Sophia Chen 45
Alexis Kuhlman 48
Lilly Davy 52

JV
Gabi Hanson 53
Noelle Ozdenic 59
Olivia Fulton 62
Lucy Old 63

September 15th we visited Downers Grove North for our last conference dual match of the season. Varsity and JV both struggled with players out with injuries. Varsity lost 178-209 and JV lost 165-221.

Varsity low score - Sophia Chen 42
Lilly Davy 54
Claire Weigus 56
Annika Nicol 57

JV scores
Gabi Hanson 49
Jessica Bradley 55
Noelle Ozdinec 58
Adrienne Esparza 59

Week of September 4th
September 5th we hosted a conference match at our home course Carriage Greens against Downers Grove South High School. Varsity fell to DGS 198-173 but the JV team was able to defeat DGS 220-223 We had fun and experienced a beautiful day of golf.

Varsity low score Sophia Chen 43
Alexis Kuhlman 50
Amelia Lavorato 52
Annika Nicol 53

JV Low scores
Olivia Fulton 54
Gabi Hanson 54
Ella Knappenburger 56
Claire Weigus 56

September 6th we hosted Lyons Township High School. Varsity and JV put up nice scores but fell to LT. Varsity lost 194-163 and JV lost 267-193.

Varsity low score - Sophia Chen 40
Lilly Davy 49
Alexis Kuhlman 52
Keira Murphy 53

​JV
Lucy Old 63
Olivia Fulton 67
Noelle Ozdenic 68
Adrienne Esparza 69

September 7th We hosted non conference opponent Bolingbrook. Varsity and JV had a very nice day and Varsity won 162-190 and JV won 136-171.

Varsity low score and match medalist - Sophia Chen 36
Lilly Davy 41
Alexis Kuhlman 42
Keira Murphy 43

JV
Claire Weigus 32
Gabi Hanson 32
Jessica Bradley 34
Lucy Old 38

Week of August 28th
August 29th we visited conference opponent Willowbrook at Twin Lakes Golf Course. Varsity and JV put up some of their best scores of the season.  Varsity defeated Willowbrook 158-186 and JV won 192-202. .    

Varsity low score and medalist  - Sophia Chen 30
Lilly Davy 39
Alexis Kuhlman 44
Amelia Lavorato 45

JV
Jessica Bradley  44
Ella Knappenburger 49 
Gabi Hanson 49
Olivia Fulton 50

September 2nd the team participated in the DGN Trojan Scramble.  The varsity and JV teams competed as a best ball 4 some against DGS, DGN and Hinsdale Central.  Varsity finished a respectable 68 (-4)  and JV finished with an 84. Varsity members were Sophia Chen, Amelia Lavorato and Annika Nicol.  JV members were Keira Murphy, Ella Knappenburger and Gabi Hanson.

Week of August 21st
August 21st we visited conference opponent York. Varsity and JV put up nice scores but fell in a close match to York. 
Varsity lost 162-185 and JV lost 197-245.    

Varsity low score  - Sophia Chen 39
Amelia Lavorato 46
Lilly Davy 48
Annika Nicol 52

JV
Gabriella Hanson  51 
Adrienne Esparza 64
Lucy Old 65
Olivia Fulton 65

Week of August 14th
August 15th we hosted our first conference match at our home course Carriage Greens against Glenbard West High School. Varsity was able to defeat GBW 200-202 and the JV team fell to GBW 216-260  We had fun and experienced a beautiful day of golf.

Varsity low score and Match Medalist was Sophia Chen (9) 43
Amelia Lavorato (12) 51
Annika Nicol (12) 53
Claire Weigus (12) 53 - Brand new to the golf team!

JV Low score Olivia Fulton (12) 61 & Noelle Ozdinec (9) 61 - Both brand new to golf
First Match for Gabriella Hanson (10) 67, Jessica Bradley (10) 71, Adrienne Esparza (10) 71 and Lucy Old (10) 76.  

August 16th we visited Naperville Central. Varsity and JV put up nice scores but fell in a close match to Naperville Central.  Varsity lost 194-203 and JV lost 224-250.    

Varsity low score and match medalist - Sophia Chen 41
Amelia Lavorato 52
Alexis Kuhlman 53
Annika Nicol 57

JV
Gabriella Hanson  55 
Jessica Bradley 60
Noelle Ozdinec 67
Olivia Fulton 68

August 17th  we visited defending state champion Hinsdale Central. Varsity and JV had a very difficult day and Varsity lost 153-224 and JV lost 142-235.    

Varsity low score - Sophia Chen 47
Keira Murphy 57
Amelia Lavorato 60
Annika Nicol 60

August 19th the Varsity competed in the Willowbrook Rachel Gibson Invite.  The Hornets started strong by leading the 9 team field for the front nine scramble shooting a -2 26.  Ultimately the team had a strong showing and finished in 4th place.  Sophia Chen earned the medal for the second lowest score in the tournament shooting a 33.  
Keira Murphy 45
Annika Nicol 47
Lilly Davy 49

Week of August 7th

After 3 days of golf practice the members of the team were already into their competition season.  

August 10th we had our first 18 hole varsity tournament hosted by Conant High School.  The Hornets took 8th place and were happy to have such a great start.  Sophia Chen (9) had the team low score of 87. Amelia Lavorato (12) chipped in with a score of 100 Annika Nicol (12) contributed a 104.  
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