FALMOUTH — Jack Stoddard has seen nearly every little thing throughout his tenure at Duxbury. Over the course of 13 seasons managing its ladies golf program nonetheless, one illustrious honor the longtime coach hadn’t witnessed was a sectional title.
That all modified Thursday afternoon, because of the heroics of Harper Capilli. The rising sophomore carded a rating of 81 (9-over-par) at Falmouth Country Club, as Duxbury captured the South sectional crown in epic style.
“Three (straight) years, we’ve finished second,” stated Stoddard. “So this is the first time for me when I’ve been coaching that we’ve won a sectional. It’s great that way, the girls have been extremely hard workers this year. They put the extra time in. When we didn’t have practice, they were out playing on their own. It’s very satisfying for them, and it’s nice to get to the finals at Eastward Ho!”
Despite lower than very best circumstances, practically 50 golfers took to the course on a cool day down the Cape, and on the finish of the day, the Dragons lastly snapped their curse.
Duxbury additionally obtained an amazing efficiency from Charlotte MacCallum, who shot an 84. As a gaggle, the Dragons’ prime 4 golfers completed with a mixed rating of 370, edging Monomoy for first place within the standings by six strokes. Grace Landolfi (101) and Lucy Laviolette (104) offered an extra enhance, serving to this system safe the elusive {hardware}.
“It feels really good,” stated MacCallum. “All throughout high school, we’ve come in second. So it feels amazing to finally get that first place (finish). Hopefully, we can do something again at states.”
Jennie Grogan shot a 75 for Monomoy, serving to the Sharks qualify for the state finals in their very own proper. She completed as a co-medalist with Sandwich junior Emma Abramson, who competed as a person.
Needing to sink a essential putt towards the tip of her spherical, Abramson drained her try, as she drew even atop the leaderboard.
“I’ve been playing a lot of individual tournaments this high school season and with the boys (team) in the fall,” stated Abramson. “So I feel with all the tournament play, it has really prepared me for all my upcoming (events), especially this one.”
In addition to Duxbury and Monomoy, Notre Dame Academy (Hingham) may even be making a visit to the state finals this upcoming Tuesday in Chatham, as Jillian Johnson carded a rating of 79 to assist the Cougars place third.
“The girls have worked and their goal is the state title,” stated Stoddard. “That’s what we’re hoping for.”
TOP SCHOOLS
Duxbury, 370; 2. Monomoy, 376; 3. Notre Dame (Hingham), 382; 4. Hingham, 387; 5. Barnstable, 389
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