Colin Hymes – Mustangs Ahead

(LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL) - The Lakewood Ranch High School (LRHS) varsity golf teams both continue to showcase their talent with strong performances on the course, highlighted by the boy's winning the 40th Annual Manatee County Championship and the girls earning a victory over Riverview.

The boys team, ranked seventh in Florida, claimed the county championship on Monday, Oct. 19 at Bradenton Country Club, defeating St. Stephens, the third ranked team in the state, 289 – 292.

Junior Anthony Sasso said, “I believe we have a good chance to go far this year. After our performance in the County Championship, I think we can do anything.”

This victory marks the Mustang's 22nd championship win in the last 26 county championships. Sophomore Trey Susa led the way individually, winning the event with a one-under-par round of 70.

LRHS placed first place with a 289, St. Stephens second with a 292, LRHS (2) came third with a 314, Parrish fourth with a 323, and Manatee fifth with a 331.

Ten teams competed in the tournament, including Bradenton Christian School (6th), Gulf Coast Heat (7th), Manatee 2 (8th), Palmetto (9th), and Lakewood Ranch Prep Academy (10th)

Lakewood Ranch also showed its depth in this tournament, placing seventh of the top 12 individual golfers in the county championship.

Sophomore Trey Susa placed first shooting 70, freshman Declan Young placed second shooting 71, sophomore Tiger Zhang placed seventh shooting a 73, senior Donovan Plakyda and senior Osen Gellatly tied for eighth shooting a 74.

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The Lady Mustangs also delivered a strong performance on Thursday, October 15th, defeating Riverview 159-185 at Greenfield Plantation Golf Club.

Freshman Chloe Friedberg led the Lady Mustangs, earning medalist honors with a low score of 37. Senior Wilda Kuang followed with a 38, while sophomore Addison Woods and freshman Gabby Semmerling each shot a 42.

Riverview was led by sophomore Aubree Kerwin, who shot a 42, followed by senior Ariana Zawrotny and senior Hayden Maniglia, who each finished with a 46. Freshman Jessica Merenda rounded out Riverview’s listed scores with a 50.

With the win, the Lady Mustangs improved their record to 10-4 on the season. LRHS will next face Palmetto at Lakewood Ranch Country Club on the Royal Lakes course.

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