Thrilling Round of 16 and Quarterfinals Action
The CGA State Junior Championship saw incredible action in both the boys’ and girls’ divisions during the Round of 16 and Quarterfinals. Let’s delve into the exciting highlights from these rounds.
Girls Division
Ashleigh Wilson vs. Macy Kleeve: Ashleigh Wilson advanced from the Round of 16 with a solid 4&2 victory, setting up a quarterfinal clash with Macy Kleeve, who had won her match 2&1. Their quarterfinal match was a nail-biter, going all the way to the 18th hole. Ashleigh clinched the win with a decisive putt, finishing 1 up and becoming the first player to advance to the semifinals. A standout moment in the match was Ashleigh’s impressive 45-foot eagle putt.
Brenna Higgins vs. Shae Maiorana:
Brenna Higgins barely made it through the Round of 16, winning 1 up on the 18th hole against Shae Maiorana. Shae almost forced extra holes with a near birdie chip out of the sand, but Brenna held on. The familiarity between these two from high school matches added an extra layer of intensity. In the quarterfinals, Brenna faced Zoe Bar-Or, who had won her Round of 16 match 4&3.
HOLE IN ONE: Zoe achieved her first-ever hole-in-one on the 2nd hole of the quarterfinal match, but despite this spectacular shot, Brenna emerged victorious with a 4&2 win, advancing to the semifinals.
Addison Hines vs. Sophia Lee and Isabella Scott: Addison Hines secured a 2&1 win over Sophia Lee, the tournament’s 2 seed and day 1 leader, in the Round of 16. In the quarterfinals, Addison faced Isabella Scott, who had also won her Round of 16 match 2&1. Addison triumphed again, winning 2 up on the 18th hole, and moving on to the semifinals.
Logan Hale vs. Ashley Chang: Logan Hale dominated her Round of 16 match with a remarkable 5&4 victory. However, her journey ended in the quarterfinals when she faced Ashley Chang, who had narrowly won her Round of 16 match 1 up. Ashley continued her winning streak, defeating Logan 1 up to advance to the semifinals.
The potential for an Ashleigh Wilson vs. Ashley Chang final is now in sight, depending on tomorrow’s semifinal outcomes.
Boys Division
Kellen Ball vs. Tyler Long and Connor Scheich: Kellen Ball pulled off a major upset in the Round of 16 by knocking out the number 1 seed, Tyler Long, after an intense 20 holes of play. However, Kellen’s journey ended in the quarterfinals with a 4&3 loss to Connor Scheich. Connor had advanced to face Kellen after a solid 2 up win in his morning match.
Henry Star vs. Charlie Doyle:
In the Round of 16, Henry Star won 4&3, while Charlie Doyle emerged victorious after a marathon 22-hole match. Their quarterfinal face-off saw Henry securing a 2&1 win to advance to the semifinals.
Andre Dumonteil vs. Elijah Johnson: Andre Dumonteil and Elijah Johnson both won their Round of 16 matches 4&3. In the quarterfinals, Elijah edged out Andre with a 1 up victory, earning his spot in the semifinals.
Jesse Hand vs. Alex Lest: Jesse Hand continued his dominant form with a 5&3 win in the Round of 16. He faced Alex Lest in the quarterfinals, who had won his morning match 1 up. Alex managed to edge out Jesse, winning 1 up and advancing to the semifinals.
Tomorrow’s semifinals will feature Connor Scheich against Henry Star and Elijah Johnson facing Alex Lest.
Stay tuned for more thrilling action as the CGA State Junior Championship progresses towards its exciting conclusion!