Bishop O’Dowd girls golf’s special season has ended with a West Alameda County Conference championship.
The Dragons turned in a sterling effort at the league championship match on Wednesday, compiling a team score of 391 to finish in first place. Alameda (414), Castro Valley (483), Piedmont (562), Berkeley (570), San Leandro (606) and Arroyo (609) were the other teams competing.
Arizona commit Sydney Silva led the way for O’Dowd, carding a 3-under-par 68 on the par-71 course. Freshman Hayley Fong carded an even-par 71, and senior Chelsie Chin shot a 2-over 73.
The Dragons’ top three finishers were the three best in the overall field. O’Dowd senior Chloe Blume shot a personal-best 85 to place seventh.
“I’m extremely proud of the senior leadership, as they took care of business like they have been doing all year,” said coach Zach Hile. “Hayley Fong has just gotten better as the year has gone on. Several of the girls said they felt like they didn’t play that great, so I’m excited to see what they can do when they are on. Special shoutout to juniors Ananya Prem and Mackenzie Daniel for fighting through adversity in their rounds.”
Girls volleyball
Mercy 3, Sacred Heart Prep 1
Mercy took down SHP 26-24, 18-25, 25-18, 25-19 to take sole possession of the top spot in the West Bay Athletic League standings on Tuesday. Senior Mia Ferdinand led the Bears with 18 kills and six blocks. Fellow senior Amira Festejo Rivera led Mercy (20-5, 6-0) with 21 digs. Junior Poema Uegligitone paced the Gators (16-13, 5-1) with 15 kills, followed closely by freshman Leilah Abrams with 14. Abrams added 16 digs to lead SHP. SHP sophomore Kiley McGibben led all setters with 44 assists, and Mercy senior Lana Trehan distributed 31.
Palo Alto 3, Los Gatos 2
Palo Alto edged out Los Gatos in a close victory at home on Wednesday. Mia Halsey led Los Gatos with 20 kills, and Nicole Steiner was right behind with 18. Britt Melinauskas paced the Wildcats with five aces. Steiner added 22 digs to lead the Cats.
San Leandro 3, San Lorenzo 0
San Leandro earned a dominant clean sweep (25-9, 25-11, 25-17) at home Wednesday against San Lorenzo. The Pirates (15-10, 9-0 WACC) were paced by senior Zoe Gaffney, who hit .417 with 12 kills and added seven service aces. Senior Makayla Arenas led San Leandro with 12 digs. Senior Jordyn Chua Limarie contributed 24 set assists.
California School for the Deaf-Fremont 3, Cornerstone Christian 2
CSD picked up its second win of the season with a clutch five-set triumph at Cornerstone Christian-Antioch.
Boys water polo
Menlo School 17, Serra 7
It was a good day for Menlo School at Serra. The Knights doubled up Serra behind six goals from Hunter Coleman, five from Lincoln Bott and three by Jackson Coleman. Hunter Coleman had five saves in goal, and Connor Burks collected four.
Girls water polo
Sacred Heart Prep 14, St. Francis 2
SHP had very little trouble with St. Francis on Wednesday. Senior Vivian Golub led the Gators with four goals. Junior Cal McElhinney had four assists. Senior Isabella Dova snatched five saves in goal for the Gators.
Boys 8-man football
Harker 25, Pinewood 19
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Source:: The Mercury News – Entertainment
