Past Season Highlights & Results
2022 Season Highlights & Results
Lenton’s Spectacular Season Ends at Division I Championships
November 1st, 2022--On a Monday at the Fox Tail Golf Course in Santa Rosa, California, Junior Elizabeth Lenton capped off her successful season with a final score of 79 at the NCS DI Championships.
In fact, in a tightly contested tournament where only 4 players out of atotal of 114 players could advance to the NorCal Regional Championships, Lenton placed 18th out of the field of 114. Congratulations to Elizabeth on yet another successful season, and we look forward to not only what her senior season will hold, but also what the 2023-2024 Panthers squad will hav
Team Concludes Amazing Season; But Lenton Advances to NCS D1 Championships!
October 24th, 2022--On a Monday that displayed both cold and hot weather, the Panthers Women's Golf Team traveled to Petaluma, California, to compete in the NCS DII Championship Round at Rooster Run Golf Course. The Panthers competed valiantly as a team in this event, but unfortunately did not qualify for next week’s NCS DI Championships. Despite coming up short, the Panthers had an incredible season where they claimed a sha
re of the TCAL Championship. It was an accomplishment that this team will remember for a very long time.
However, one member of the golf team qualified for next week’s NCS DI Championship Round as Junior sensation and two-time TCAL MVP, Elizabeth Lenton, will compete for a right to advance to the NorCal Regional Finals.
Congratulations to not only Elizabeth, but to this fantastic team for a season filled with success!
Panthers Finish TCAL Tournament as Co-League Champs
October 17th, 2022--On a Monday afternoon at Blue Rock Golf Course in Vallejo, the Panthers captured a share of the TCAL title along with cross-town rival, the Albany High Cougars. During the TCAL league tournament, the Panthers got a strong showing from Junior sensation, Elizabeth Lenton, as she claimed the #1 Player in the League honors for the second consecutive year.
With this honor, Lenton will advance on to the NCS DII Tournament which is scheduled for next Monday, October 24th.
Panthers Close Out Regular Season with Victory
October 14th, 2022--On a Thursday afternoon at Tilden Park Golf Course where the team honored their Senior players for their commitment to the golf program, the Panthers defeated their long-time rival, the Salesian Pride, by the score of 130-143 to wrap the regular season. The Panthers’ score of 130 was their lowest team aggregate score all season.
The Panthers were led by fellow Seniors, Dylan Hedgspeth and Isabella Santucci, who wrapped up their final regular season golf match of their Saint Mary’s career posting a personal best of 34 and 36 respectively to propel the Panthers to victory. With the victory, the Panthers finish TCAL play with a 9-1 record.
The Panthers will now shift their focus to the TCAL Tournament scheduled for Monday, October 17th.
Panthers Fall Short to Cougars
October 11th, 2022--On a chilly Tuesday afternoon at the Tilden Park Golf Course, the Panthers fell short to cross-town rival, the Albany High Cougars, by the score of 136-144. This was the first league match this year that the Panthers have lost, and now find themselves tied at the top of the TCAL standings with Albany as both teams now have an 8-1 record in league play.
Despite the loss, the Panthers were led by their team leader, Junior Elizabeth Lenton, who led all golfers with a score of 1-over par for her round. The Panthers will now have to have a short memory as they will take on longtime rival, the Salesian Pride, in their final match of the regular season. It will also be the team’s Senior Day as Seniors Dylan Hedgspeth, Isabella Santucci, and Karina Pannu will be honored for their commitment to the golf program. Tee time is scheduled for 3:30PM at Tilden Park.
Panthers Inch One Step Closer to TCAL Title, Defeat Gauchos
October 5th, 2022--As the regular season has been coming to a close, the Panthers Golf Team took one step closer to accomplishing a team goal of winning the TCAL title, defeating league foe, the El Cerrito High Gauchos, in decisive fashion by the score of 138-161 at the Berkeley Country Club. The Panthers were led by the fine play of their younger players as Freshman star, Chloe Quevy, recorded a 38 and Sophomore sensation, Olivia Crawford, recorded a 38.
The Panthers will look to clinch the TCAL Regular Season Title next Tuesday afternoon (October 11th) as they take on cross-town rival, the Albany High Cougars, in what will be the Panthers most significant match of the season.
Panthers Remain Undefeated in League, Beat Jesse Bethel
October 4th, 2022--On a Tuesday afternoon at Tilden Park Golf Course, the Panthers Golf Team defeated the Jesse Bethel High Jaguars by the score of 137-160. With the victory, the Panthers remain undefeated in TCAL play with a 7-0 record, setting themselves up perfectly for the TCAL tournament later this month.
The Panthers were led by Senior Isabella Santucci as she posted a 34 for the round, propelling the Panthers to victory.
The Panthers will continue their surge for a TCAL Championship as they took on the El Cerrito High Gauchos in another league match at the Berkeley Country Club. Tee time is scheduled for Wednesday, October 5th, at 3:30PM.
Panthers Rebound to Defeat SPSV
September 27th, 2022--Following their first defeat of the season, the Panthers Golf Team regrouped to defeat the St. Patrick-St. Vincent Bruins by the score of 142-156, remaining undefeated in TCAL play. In the hilly terrains of Tilden Park Golf Course, the
Panthers saw contribution from everyone in the lineup. However, the one player that stood out for the Panthers was by Freshmen sensation, Chloe Quevy, who recorded a 33 for the day, shooting 2-under for the round.
The Panthers will resume play next week in a non-league contest against the St. Joseph Notre Dame Pilots, looking for redemption against the Pilots who defeated the Panthers earlier this week. Tee time is scheduled for 3:30pm on Monday, October 3rd, at Chuck Corica Golf Course in Alameda.
Panthers Fall to Pilots in Non-League Bout
September 26, 2022--On a Monday afternoon in hilly terrain of Tilden Park Golf Course, the Panthers faced suffered their first defeat of the season against the St. Joseph Notre Dame Pilots of Alameda, a team that Panthers Head Coach, Joe Petersen, considers to be one of the strongest opponents the Panthers will face this year.
Despite the loss, there were a few bright moments for the Panthers. Junior Elizabeth Lenton had a solid day on the course as she was two-over par for her round, giving the Panthers an opportunity to stay in the match.
The Panthers will have to have a short memory as they will have a short turnaround as they return to TCAL play and face the St. Patrick-St. Vincent Bruins of Vallejo. The match is scheduled for Tuesday, September 27th, at 3:30PM at Tilden Park.
Panthers Top Jaguars 93-116; Improve to 5-0
September 22nd, 2022--On a late Thursday afternoon in Vallejo, the Panthers Girls Golf Team took down the Jesse Bethel High Jaguars by the score of 93-116 to improve to 5-0 and remain undefeated on the season. It was an impressive showing by the Panthers at Blue Rock Country Club up and down their lineup. However, the story of the day was the fine play of Junior Elizabeth Lenton who finished with an even par on the round, propelling the Panthers to a convincing victory.
The Panthers look to extend their winning streak and keep their undefeated season alive when they take on the St. Joseph Notre Dame High Pilots in a non-league match this Monday, September 26th, at Tilden Park starting at 3:30PM.
Panthers Continue Strong Start to the Season, Win 3rd Straight
September 15, 2022--In another outing at Tilden Park Golf Course featuring two TCAL league rivals, the Saint Mary’s Panthers were victorious over the El Cerrito Gauchos by the score of 135-157. This was the Panthers third match this week to open their season. However, regardless of the tough opening week schedule, the Panthers were victorious in all three of their matches. Panthers Sophomore, Olivia Crawford, was the player of the day as she shot a 39 to propel her team to victory.
The Panthers will look to build on their 3-game winning streak as they will resume TCAL league play next Tuesday when they take long time rival, the Salesian Pride, next Tuesday, September 20th, at 3:30PM at Richmond Country Club.
Panthers Win 2nd Straight, Top Albany by 1 Stroke
September 14, 2022—In their first home match of the season at Tilden Park Golf Course, the Panthers defeated cross-town rival and last season’s TCAL league champions, the Albany High Cougars, in a thriller as the Panthers won by the score of 142-143, putting their record at 2-0 to open their young season.
The Panthers got strong and consistent play throughout their entire lineup, but the highlight of the day came from Sophomore Brooklyn Dwyer. Brooklyn was the last golfer to go out for the Panthers and capped off her great round with a match-clinching 12-foot putt to give the Panthers the victory by 1 stroke.
Panthers Head Coach Joe Petersen was not only proud of Brooklyn but was proud of his team as they dealt with cold and foggy climate that Tilden Park had to offer and maintained their composure in a tightly contested match against last year’s league champions.
The Panthers will look to build on their winning streak as they take on another league rival in the El Cerrito Gauchos this Thursday, September 15th, at 3:30PM.
Panthers Open Season with Win Over SPSV
September 12, 2022--On a sunny afternoon at Blue Rock Golf Club in Vallejo, the Varsity Girls’ Golf Team
opened the 2022-2023 season with a victory over TCAL league rival,
St. Patrick’s-St. Vincent (SPSV), as the team’s score of 148 was enough to top the SPSV Bruins’ score of 154.
The Panthers were led by Junior Elizabeth Lenton, who was sensational in her sophomore campaign during the 2021-2022 season where she was a finalist for the NCS Division I Golf Championships, and freshman sensation, Chloe Quevy, as each had pivotal roles in the Panthers’ season opening win. Lenton shot a 27 for the day, and Quevy shot a 38.
To compliment the performances of Lenton and Quevy were Senior Isabella Santucci and Sophomore Brooklyn Dwyer as they both scored well on certain holes during the match that were essential to the Panthers victory. The Panthers will look to improve on their 1-0 start as they take on TCAL and cross-town rival, the Albany High Cougars, this Wednesday, September 14th, at Tilden Park Golf Course.
2021 Season Highlights & Results
Player Profile: Elizabeth Lenton
By Zach Bradley
Today we spoke with golf star, Elizabeth Lenton. Elizabeth recently won the TCAL Individual Championship, placed 8th at the NCS Division 2 Championships, and ended her season shooting 83 at the NCS Division 1 Championships. She is, according to several longtime Saint Mary’s coaches, the best female golfer in school history. And, remember she’s only a sophomore! Below are Elizabeth’s thoughts on her golf game, the Saint Mary’s team, and the support she’s gotten from Coach Peterson.
Q: How did you get into your sport?
A: My dad started playing golf in the military, when he moved away from his golf buddies, he wanted someone to play with, so my brothers and I started taking lessons and joined First Tee at Diablo Creek golf course.
Q: What do you like best about your Saint Mary’s team?
A: The girls on the team are really kind and supportive. We always encourage each other before a match. Win or lose, we always have fun.
Q: What has been the highlight of your Saint Mary’s athletic career thus far?
A: The highlight of my Saint Mary’s career would have to be shooting a 79 at the TCAL tournament. I feel like it was a breakthrough for me because I worked really hard and was fairly consistent throughout my round. In golf it is very easy to mess up on one hole, and that can change the course of your entire match. I often have one or more “bad holes”, but I waited till the last whole to have a slip up and it wasn’t anything major.
Q: Do you have a favorite story you could share about one of the coaches or your teammates?
A: In the beginning, our team was struggling because we did not have enough players. A few matches in, two more players joined and gave us a fighting chance. I was able to play in a group with the new players and give them tips, which I really enjoyed. We even won the first match where they joined us. That was icing on the cake.
Q: Do you have a pre-match ritual? (Special meal? Certain pieces of clothing? A routine? Etc…)
A: My pregame routine is wait for the bell, rush to the course, change clothes, hit a couple balls and go.
Q: What advice would you give to a new player/teammate?
A: You will have good rounds and bad rounds. Don’t let the bad rounds get the best of you. Work hard and you won’t regret it.
Q: Any hopes or goals that you have for yourself and for your team next season?
A: I hope that next season I am shooting in the low 70’s for 18 holes and that we all keep working on our game so we can win TCALs next season.
Q: Anything else you’d like to add?
A: Mr. Petersen is always encouraging and makes us want to give 100 percent. I appreciate the energy he brings to every round. He makes it fun for all of us!
Girl's Golf Play SPSV to a Tie; League Championships Up Next
October 12th, 2021
Berkeley, CA - The girl's golf team completed their TCAL league play on Tuesday, scoring a 134 - 134 tie against the league-leading St. Patrick-St. Vincent Bruins. Elizabeth Lenton continued her amazing sophomore season with a match best score of 1 under par.
"This is a remarkably proud day for these kiddos," said head coach Joe Petersen after the match. "They just tied the best team in the league heading into our TCAL championships next week. Less than a month ago they beat us by 16 strokes. Today it was a tie. What an improvement. Needless to say I'm very proud of them."
Berkeley, CA - In a tightly contested match, our Panthers fell to the Albany Cougars 134-140. "We played them at the beginning of the month and lost by 15 strokes," said head coach Joe Petersen after the match. "Today, our girls closed that gap to just 6 strokes. We're getting better." Once again, the league match was medaled by sophomore Elizabeth Lenton’s score of two over par.
Schedule & Results (2021)
| Date | Opponent | Course | First Tee | Result |
| Tuesday, Sept. 7th | Albany | Tilden Golf Course | 3:45 pm | 138 - 153 (L) |
| Thursday, Sept. 9th | Richmond | |||
| Tuesday, Sept. 14th | El Cerrito | Tilden Golf Course | 4:00 pm | 141 - 159 (W) |
| Thursday, Sept. 16th | SPSV | Blue Rock | 3:30 pm | 148 - 164 (L) |
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Thursday, Sept. 23rd
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Jesse Bethel | Blue Rock | 4:00 pm | 151 - 165 (W) |
| Thursday, Sept. 30th | Albany | Tilden | 3:30 pm | 134-140 (L) |
| Tuesday, Oct. 5th | Richmond | Tilden | 4:00 pm | Forfeit (W) |
| Thursday, Oct. 7th | El Cerrito | Berkeley Country Club | 4:00 pm | 155-156 (W) |
| Tuesday, Oct. 12th | SPSV | Tilden | 3:30 pm | 134 - 134 (Tie) |
| Monday, Oct. 18th | TCAL Championships | Franklin Canyon | 2:00 pm | 3rd Place |
| Monday, Oct. 25th | NCS Championships | Blue Rock Springs West | TBD |