Freshman golfer impressive for Sickles

By KEITH NIEBUHR
Published September 14, 2007

When looking at Alex Milan's scores, it's difficult to believe she is a high school freshman. In five matches this fall, she has broken 40 four times.

Her best effort came Thursday.

In leading Sickles (172) to a win over Plant (187) and Alonso (215), Milan shot a season-best round of 2-under 34 at Silver Dollar.

She birdied four holes.

"That's phenomenal for a freshman to come out there and do that," Sickles coach Mark Mann said. "She's got all the tools."

Milan made birdie at the par-4 third, par-4 fifth, par-5 seventh and par-4 ninth. Her only blemish was a double bogey.

Sickles (5-1) had another standout.

Not to be overlooked was the 1-under 35 senior Amanda Bair posted. She had three birdies. On any other day, that would have been the round everyone was talking about.

"I feel like this is the strongest one-two punch in the county," Mann said.

Boys golf

- Bloomingdale 176, Armwood 200

At Bloomingdale Golf Club, the Bulls won behind the play of Ryan Smitz, who shot 5-over 41 in his first match this season.

Bloomingdale improved to 6-0.

Connor Murphy added a 42.

"Today we had some kids play their first match of the year, and they did a great job," Bulls coach Mike Kiser said.

- Wharton 165, Durant 166

At Hunter's Green, Wharton improved to 3-2 as senior David Delaney shot a team-best 3-over 39. Teammate Kits Patel added 41.

All Wharton players shot 43 or better.

- Jesuit 156, Tampa Prep 186

At Rogers Park, four Tigers shot 41 or better as Jesuit improved to 6-1.

The Tigers were led by junior Jack Twomey, who shot 1-over 37. Trent Silver added 38, and Dylan Malafronte shot 40.

"In high school, all that matters is when you get to districts," Jesuit coach John Crumbley said. "We'll continue to try to find the six guys that will push each other so we can get five when it's time for the playoffs."

Girls swimming

- Holy Names 135, Tampa Catholic 45

At the Academy of the Holy Names, the Jaguars improved to 2-0.

Sophomore Molly Sheridan led AHN with wins in four events: the 50-yard freestyle, 100 free, 200 medley relay and 200 free relay.

The Jaguars won all 12 events.

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