Prep Roundup: Moore leads Elma girls golf team over Montesano

Also: Aberdeen girls tennis team falls to Tumwater despite another win from Knutson

By Ryan Sparks • April 16, 2025 6:00 am
SUBMITTED PHOTO The Elma Eagles (from left) Mercedes Carter, Amaya Lewis, Kyla Rudy, Sophia Hamilton, Harmonie Quimby, Olivia Moore and Maddie Clark defeated Montesano 194-209 on Tuesday at Oaksridge Golf Course in Elma.
SUBMITTED PHOTO The Elma Eagles (from left) Mercedes Carter, Amaya Lewis, Kyla Rudy, Sophia Hamilton, Harmonie Quimby, Olivia Moore and Maddie Clark defeated Montesano 194-209 on Tuesday at Oaksridge Golf Course in Elma.

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