Prep Roundup: Moore leads Elma girls golf team over Montesano
Published 6:00 am Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Led by star golfer Olivia Moore, Elma defeated Montesano as we review Twin Harbors prep events from Tuesday.
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GIRLS PREP GOLF
Elma 194, Montesano 209
Elma defeated Montesano 194-209 in a girls golf match on Tuesday at the Oaksridge Golf Course in Elma.
Elma was led by standout Olivia Moore, who won Medalist of the Match honors with a score of 25 for her 9-hole round.
Joining Moore in Elma’s top four were Sophia Hamilton (45), eighth-grader Kyla Rudy (55) and Amaya Lewis (59).
“Proud of our girls tonight. We had four first-year players who are learning the ropes as they go,” Elma head coach Alexis Keating said. “Several players had their match personal records today. It was a great way to start the next few weeks of matches.”
Montesano was led by Maggie Kupka, who shot a 45 on Tuesday.
Elma (194) – Olivia Moore 35, Sophia Hamilton 45, Kyla Rudy 55, Amaya Lewis 59.
Montesano (209) – Maggie Kupka 45; Jessie LaLonde 51; Lucy Scott 54; Rory Gourdin 59.
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PREP TENNIS
Tumwater 5, Aberdeen 1
Aberdeen lost five of six varsity matches to Tumwater on Tuesday in Aberdeen.
Aberdeen’s lone win came from its top singles player, sophomore Sophie Knutson, who defeated Chloe Henderson 6-3, 6-0.
“While the score reads lopsided, all the matches were incredibly competitive today, and I am impressed with the improvement I saw across the board after making a few tweaks from yesterday,” Aberdeen head coach Ashley Kohlmeier said. “We have a young, hungry team and I am impressed with their ability to take feedback and implement it on the court.”
Aberdeen hosts Shelton at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Singles: Sophie Knutson (Aberdeen) defeated Chloe Henderson (Tumwater) 6-3, 6-0. Sarah Kim (T) def. Madi Ritter (A) 6-2, 6-4. Adela Schmiedeberg (T) def. Kensie Ervin (A) 6-2, 6-0.
Doubles: Rosie Uhlmeyer/Ashlyn Spencer (T) def. Hadley Durr/Sawyer Shoemaker (A) 6-3, 7-5. Natalie M. Kilmer/Amelia Hopkins (T) def. Annika Natwick/Kimberly Membreno (A) 6-4, 6-4. Shylee Chang/Belle Binder (T) def. Natalie Mareth/Hailey Fuquay (T) 6-1, 6-1.
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Other games
Prep Softball
Naselle 15, Ocosta 6
Taholah 19, Wishkah Valley 9
Taholah 19, Wishkah Valley 11
Forks 15, North Beach 0
Forks 21, North Beach 9
